Eugen Dühring

Eugen Dühring (1833-1921) was a German philosopher, economist, and socialist known for his critiques of mainstream socialism and academic philosophy. He promoted his own ideas on socialism and ethics, challenging established thinkers like Karl Marx. Dühring's work emphasized the importance of natural laws and criticized capitalist society, advocating for a more equitable system. His influence extended to various fields, including economics and social theory, and he became known for the term "Dühringism." Though not as widely recognized today, his ideas contributed to debates within socialist thought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.