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Engels

Friedrich Engels was a 19th-century German philosopher and social scientist who, along with Karl Marx, co-developed the theory of Marxism. He critically studied and analyzed capitalism, highlighting how economic systems influence social classes, labor, and inequality. Engels contributed to understanding the struggles of workers and advocated for societal change toward greater equality. Besides his collaboration with Marx, he also authored influential works on history and social conditions. His ideas helped shape modern socialism and communism, emphasizing the importance of collective ownership and the need for social reforms to address economic and social injustices.