Dialectics of Nature

Book Review

Friedrich Engels' «Dialectics of Nature» represents an attempt to apply the dialectical method to the natural sciences. Critics note that Engels seeks to show how dialectical laws, such as the transition from quantitative to qualitative changes, are applicable not only to society and history but also to nature. In the book, he explores topics such as evolution, physics, and chemistry, striving to prove that nature evolves according to the same laws as human society. Some critics highlight that Engels, although not a professional scientist, demonstrated a deep understanding of the scientific achievements of his time. However, his work is also criticized for a lack of empirical data and excessive philosophical abstraction. Nonetheless, «Dialectics of Nature» remains an important contribution to Marxist philosophy and continues to attract interest from both philosophers and historians of science.