Frederick Engels

Frederick Engels was a German philosopher and social scientist, best known for his collaboration with Karl Marx on Marxist theory. Engels critiqued Utopian socialism, which envisioned ideal societies but lacked practical strategies for change. He argued for a scientific approach to understanding class struggle and capitalism's flaws, emphasizing that societal progress depends on real-world actions, not mere ideals. Engels' views contributed to a broader understanding of socialism, contrasting with dystopian visions that depict oppressive futures, as he believed in the potential for a just society through collective action and revolutionary change.