Sosialistisen filosofian juuret

Name: Sosialistisen filosofian juuret
Author: Friedrich Engels

By Friedrich Engels

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The author critiques Feuerbach and examines how Hegelian dialectics and materialist thought contributed to the intellectual origins of socialist philosophy. He contrasts mechanistic explanations of nature with a materialism that foregrounds social and historical conditions and advocates a scientifically grounded, practice-oriented method. The essay surveys debates within the Hegelian school, describes the shift from abstract dialectics to empirical inquiry, and challenges religious and academic complacency. Throughout, philosophical analysis is combined with polemical commentary to argue for a politically engaged, critical approach to theory and practice.

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Friedrich Engels

Friedrich Engels (1820-1895) was a German philosopher, social scientist, and political theorist, best known for his collaboration with Karl Marx. Together, they laid the foundations of modern socialism and communism. Engels's influential works include "The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844," which provides a critical analysis of the social and economic conditions of the working class during the Industrial Revolution. He also authored "Socialism: Utopian and Scientific," where he distinguishes between different forms of socialism. Engels's writings continue to be significant in discussions of class struggle, economic theory, and social justice.