Anti-Dühring

Book Review

Friedrich Engels' «Anti-Dühring» is one of the key works in Marxist philosophy and the critique of political economy. In his work, Engels conducts a detailed analysis and critique of the views of the German philosopher Eugen Dühring, who attempted to propose an alternative system of socialism. Engels exposes the errors and contradictions in Dühring's philosophical, economic, and social theories, demonstrating their inadequacy from the perspective of dialectical materialism. Critics note that «Anti-Dühring» not only defends Marxist theory but also expands it, making a significant contribution to the development of dialectical and historical materialism. Engels uses a clear and convincing style of exposition, making complex philosophical concepts accessible to a broad audience. Some critics emphasize that Engels' work is not only a polemical response to Dühring's ideas but also an independent philosophical work that systematizes and develops the main tenets of Marxism. At the same time, critics point out that in some places, Engels could have examined Dühring's arguments more thoroughly to avoid excessive polemics. Overall, «Anti-Dühring» is regarded as an important text for understanding Marxist theory and the history of socialist thought, which continues to be relevant for the study of philosophy and political economy.