The ethical essence of civil society and the state

This article deals with the civil society as a set of non-political, as well as social relations outside the framework of power-state structures.The problem of civil society is one of the key issues in modern political thought. Strengthening its relevance in the XXI century. Due to the ever-deepening processes of democratization of public life, requiring a clearer division of the functions of the state and civil society, an increase in the role of citizens and their voluntary associations in the functioning of all spheres of life.