Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History by Antonio Labriola

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Author Labriola, Antonio, 1843-1904
Translator Kerr, Charles H., 1860-1944
Uniform Title Saggi intorno alla concezione materialistica della storia. English
Title Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History
Note Reading ease score: 35.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History" by Antonio Labriola is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This book presents a detailed examination of historical materialism and its implications for the labor movement and socialism, offering insights into the evolution of class struggles. Labriola discusses the foundational principles laid out in the Communist Manifesto, emphasizing the role of economic conditions in shaping society and the inevitability of proletarian revolution amidst conflicting social classes. At the start of the book, Labriola reflects on the significance of the Communist Manifesto, celebrating its impact on the socialist movement since its publication in 1848. He argues that historical materialism transcends mere political propositions and instead represents a comprehensive framework for understanding societal transformation, grounded in the economic struggles between classes. Labriola underscores how the ongoing class struggles and the dynamics of production and economy will ultimately lead to socialism, framing these concepts as essential for grasping the broader historical narrative. This sets the stage for his deeper exploration of socialism and the critical need to comprehend history through a materialistic lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Subject Socialism
Subject History -- Philosophy
Subject Materialism
Subject Marx, Karl, 1818-1883. Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei
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EBook-No. 32644
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