Friedrich Engels, Edward B Aveling

Broschiertes Buch

Socialism, Utopian and Scientific

Beschreibung

Frederick Engels' "Socialism: Utopian and Scientific" remains a foundational text for understanding socialist thought. In this concise work, Engels outlines the crucial distinction between utopian socialism and what he terms "scientific socialism," providing a framework for analyzing societal structures and historical development. A key exposition of historical materialism, the book dissects the economic forces driving historical change and critiques the idealistic approaches of earlier socialist thinkers. Engels argues for a socialism grounded in the material conditions of society, offering a systematic analysis that influenced generations of socialist movements. This volume explores the theoretical underpinnings of socialism, its historical context, and its potential as a force for social transformation. A vital contribution to political science, sociology, and social philosophy, "Socialism: Utopian and Scientific" continues to be a significant resource for anyone interested in exploring the intellectual roots of socialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Friedrich Engels (1820-1895), German philosopher, social scientist, and journalist, stands as a towering figure alongside his close collaborator, Karl Marx. Engels is best known for his critical role in the foundation of Marxist theory, which later influenced the rise of socialist and communist ideologies around the world. His seminal work, 'Socialism, Utopian and Scientific,' clearly distinguishes between the idealistic, utopian socialism of early thinkers and the practical, scientific socialism that he and Marx envisioned, which was rooted in a materialist understanding of society's development and class struggle. Engels's multidisciplinary approach, evident in his writing, combined history, philosophy, and economics to address the conditions of the proletariat and the need for a revolutionary transformation of capitalist society. Engels's contributions to literature go beyond his political-economic theories, as he also co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' with Marx, providing a manifesto for the communist movement. His analytical skills are also displayed in the work 'The Condition of the Working Class in England,' where Engels provides an empirical study of the effects of the industrial revolution on the English working class. Engels's comprehensive approach to scholarship and his commitment to social and economic reform left an indelible mark on political thought and praxis, firmly establishing his place among the foremost thinkers of the modern era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 62
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 100g
• ISBN-13: 9781023353878
• ISBN-10: 1023353873
• Artikelnr.: 74126905