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Socialism- Utopian and Scientific

Socialism- Utopian and Scientific

By: Friedrich Engels
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In Socialism Utopian and Scientific (1880), Engels explores the vital distinction between scientific socialism and utopian socialism. He begins by tracing the ideas of key utopian thinkers, starting with Saint-Simon, before delving into the contributions of Fourier and Robert Owen. In the second chapter, he provides an insightful summary of dialectics, reflecting on the philosophical evolution from ancient Greece to Hegel. The third chapter connects dialectics to economic and social struggles, resonating with Marxs profound insights. Join us as we unpack these pivotal ideas that have shaped socialist thought.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 004 - Chapter 3
    Feb 9 2026
    In Socialism Utopian and Scientific (1880), Engels explores the vital distinction between scientific socialism and utopian socialism. He begins by tracing the ideas of key utopian thinkers, starting with Saint-Simon, before delving into the contributions of Fourier and Robert Owen. In the second chapter, he provides an insightful summary of dialectics, reflecting on the philosophical evolution from ancient Greece to Hegel. The third chapter connects dialectics to economic and social struggles, resonating with Marxs profound insights. Join us as we unpack these pivotal ideas that have shaped socialist thought.
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    54 mins
  • 003 - Chapter 2
    Feb 9 2026
    In Socialism Utopian and Scientific (1880), Engels explores the vital distinction between scientific socialism and utopian socialism. He begins by tracing the ideas of key utopian thinkers, starting with Saint-Simon, before delving into the contributions of Fourier and Robert Owen. In the second chapter, he provides an insightful summary of dialectics, reflecting on the philosophical evolution from ancient Greece to Hegel. The third chapter connects dialectics to economic and social struggles, resonating with Marxs profound insights. Join us as we unpack these pivotal ideas that have shaped socialist thought.
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    23 mins
  • 002 - Chapter 1
    Feb 9 2026
    In Socialism Utopian and Scientific (1880), Engels explores the vital distinction between scientific socialism and utopian socialism. He begins by tracing the ideas of key utopian thinkers, starting with Saint-Simon, before delving into the contributions of Fourier and Robert Owen. In the second chapter, he provides an insightful summary of dialectics, reflecting on the philosophical evolution from ancient Greece to Hegel. The third chapter connects dialectics to economic and social struggles, resonating with Marxs profound insights. Join us as we unpack these pivotal ideas that have shaped socialist thought.
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    34 mins
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