Eduard Bernstein

Eduard Bernstein was a German socialist theorist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, best known for challenging traditional Marxist ideas. He argued that socialism could be achieved through gradual reform and democratic means rather than revolution. Bernstein emphasized the importance of political participation, social welfare, and cooperation between classes rather than class struggle. His ideas, often referred to as "revisionism," influenced the development of social democracy, promoting a more moderate approach to achieving socialist goals while advocating for improvements in workers' rights and living conditions within a capitalist framework.