This volume examines the theories of Engels, considered not only the father of dialectical and historical materialism--the official philosophies of history and science in many Communist countries--but also the first Marxist historian, anthropologist, philosopher, and commentator on early Marx. Carver focuses on the development of Engels' materialist interpretation of history, demonstrating how it had a revolutionary effect on the arts and social sciences. He also demonstrates how Engels' concepts proved crucial for the ...
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This volume examines the theories of Engels, considered not only the father of dialectical and historical materialism--the official philosophies of history and science in many Communist countries--but also the first Marxist historian, anthropologist, philosopher, and commentator on early Marx. Carver focuses on the development of Engels' materialist interpretation of history, demonstrating how it had a revolutionary effect on the arts and social sciences. He also demonstrates how Engels' concepts proved crucial for the development of Marxist theory and practice.
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