Anti-Duhring (book)

"Anti-Duhring" by Friedrich Engels is a comprehensive work that defends and explains Marxist ideas. It covers philosophy, economics, and social theory, contrasting Marxism with other viewpoints like capitalism and individualism. Engels argues for the importance of dialectical materialism, emphasizing that societal change arises from material conditions and class struggles. The book aims to clarify how capitalism operates, its contradictions, and the necessity of social ownership of production for progress. Overall, it serves as a detailed defense and promotion of Marxist principles, encouraging workers and thinkers to understand and work towards a classless, socialist society.