• Socialism: Utopian and Scientific

Friedrich Engels' "Socialism: Utopian and Scientific" is a foundational text in Marxist thought. It concisely explains the development of socialist ideas, contrasting utopian socialist philosophies with a scientific approach to understanding societal development. The work outlines historical materialism, arguing that societal changes are rooted in the means of production and economic structures. Engels critiques the utopian socialists for their idealistic, rather than pragmatic, solutions to social problems. This accessible yet profound work remains relevant for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of socialist and communist ideologies, and its historical analysis of class struggle is highly influential.

• Author: Friedrich Engels
• Language: English
• Subject: Political Science, Socialism, Philosophy