The Part Played by Labour in the Transition from Ape to Man

Summary

In the book «The Part Played by Labour in the Transition from Ape to Man», Friedrich Engels examines labor as a key factor in human evolution. He argues that it was labor activity that laid the foundation for the development of human society and culture. Engels describes how labor contributed to the development of the hand, brain, and language, as well as the formation of social relationships. He emphasizes that labor not only changed the physical and mental abilities of humans but also became the basis for the creation of tools, which in turn accelerated the evolutionary process. Thus, labor is seen as a central element in the transformation from ape to human, fostering the development of consciousness and society.