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Dialectics of Nature

ger. Dialektik der Natur · 1925
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Interesting Facts

  • The book «Dialectics of Nature» was written in the 19th century and represents Friedrich Engels' attempt to apply dialectical materialism to the natural sciences.
  • In his work, Engels aimed to show that nature evolves according to the same dialectical laws as human society, and that these laws are universal.
  • The book covers topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, and anthropology, attempting to link them with the philosophical principles of dialectics.
  • Engels pays attention to evolution and the origin of humans, discussing ideas that were innovative for his time.
  • Engels' work had a significant impact on the development of Marxist philosophy and its application to the natural sciences.
  • The book was left unfinished during Engels' lifetime and was published posthumously, making it one of the key works for understanding his philosophical views.
Dialectics of Nature
Date of publication: 24 November 2024
———Original titleger. Dialektik der Natur · 1925
Genre: Philosophy