scientific socialism
"Scientific socialism" is a theory developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, which uses scientific methods to analyze and advocate for the transition from capitalism to socialism.
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Definition
C1Political Theory
(academic, historical)A theory that analyzes historical and economic developments to argue that societal progress will lead to socialism.
Example
- Scientific socialism predicts that economic conditions will naturally evolve towards socialism.
C1Economic Theory
(academic, historical)An approach that uses scientific methods to study social and economic systems, advocating for a transition from capitalism to socialism.
Example
- Marx and Engels' scientific socialism highlights the role of class struggle in economic evolution.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "scientific socialism":
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