Friedrich Engels

Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, social scientist, and journalist, best known for his collaboration with Karl Marx in developing the theory of Marxism. Born on November 28, 1820, in Barmen, Prussia, Engels came from a wealthy industrialist family, which gave him a unique perspective on the social inequalities of his time. His partnership with Marx began in the 1840s, leading to the publication of seminal works like "The Communist Manifesto." Engels's writings delved into the socio-economic conditions of the working class and contributed significantly to political theory, advocating for a more equitable society.

Engels was not just a thinker but also a passionate advocate for social change, and his work extended beyond philosophy into the realms of politics and economics. After Marx's death, Engels continued to promote their ideas, editing and publishing Marx's unfinished writings. His own notable works, such as "The Condition of the Working Class in England," provide a vivid account of industrial life and the struggles of workers. If you're curious about the roots of modern socialist thought, exploring Engels's writings in this app will offer you a rich understanding of his insights and the historical context in which he wrote.

The Communist Manifesto (version 2)

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Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx



The Communist Manifesto was conceived as an outline of the basic beliefs of the Communist movement. The authors believed that the European P…

The Communist Manifesto

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Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx



Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote their Manifesto in December 1847, as a guide to the fundamental principles and practices of Communists.…

Socialism: Utopian and Scientific

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Friedrich Engels



The main idea of "Socialism: Utopian and Scientific" (1880) was distinguishing scientific socialism and utopian socialism. Engels …

Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei

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Friedrich Engels



Karl Marx und Friedrich Engels schrieben ihr Manifest im Dezember 1847, als Leitfaden fuer die grundsaetzlichen Prinzipien und Praktiken des…

Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844

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Friedrich Engels



This is Engels' first book (since considered a classic account of England's working class in the industrial age), which argues that workers …

Revolution and Counter-Revolution, or: Germany in 1848

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Friedrich Engels



Revolution and Counter-Revolution is an account of what happened in Prussia, Austria and other German states during 1848, describing the imp…

Manifest Komunistyczny

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Friedrich Engels



Manifest Komunistyczny, napisany przez Karla Marxa oraz Friedricha Engelsa, przedstawia krytykę głównego sytemu ekonomicznego państw …