Anti-Dühring

Summary

The book «Anti-Dühring» by Friedrich Engels is a critical analysis of the philosophical, economic, and social theories proposed by the German philosopher Eugen Dühring. Engels examines and refutes Dühring's ideas concerning philosophy, political economy, and socialism. He defends Marxist theory, emphasizing the importance of dialectical materialism and historical materialism. Engels also discusses issues of class struggle, the role of the state, and revolution, asserting that socialism can only be achieved through class struggle and the dictatorship of the proletariat. The book serves as an important work in the development of Marxist thought and the critique of alternative socialist theories.