本文以傅柯 (Michel Foucault) 對超驗主體（transcendental subject) 的質疑，知識／權力及主體形構 (subject formation) 的交互關聯，和其所涉及的細緻的規訓 (disciplinary) 、律化 (regulatory) 力量網絡的詮釋，及系譜學分析所強調的歷史脈絡及偶然性 (contingency)，提出對「國家」與「公民」的一種嘗試性的解讀方式。亦即以「權力關係」取代「國家」、以「主體」置換對於「公民」的討論，並勾勒出系譜政冶想像的輪廓。本文最後則針對前述系譜政冶所隱藏的「去政冶化」等問題提出補充說明。

This essay attempts to provide an alternative reading of "citizen" and "state". It draws on Foucault's interrogation / de-construction of the "transcendental subject", knowledge / power / subject relationship, as well as his analysis of the disciplinary and regulatory power networks. Based on this, the essay displaces classical discussions of "state" with "power relations"; "citizen" with "subject". In so doing, the essay clarifies the meaning of "genealogical politics" and brings into light the latter's radi­cal potentials when reflecting on contemporary political condtions. Finally, the essay reflects on the tendency of 'de-politicization' in genea­logical politics, and suggests "reactivating" politics with categories such as "articulation" and "hegemony".