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Investigation of the Working Class Conditions (1842-1844)
During his time in Manchester, England, from 1842 to 1844, Engels conducted a broad investigation on the living and working conditions of the working class. He watched the harsh substances of industrialization, seeing the exploitation and suffering endured by the working class. Engels' perceptions and research laid the foundation for his later work in understanding the elements of class struggle and the advancement of capitalist societies. -
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Partnership with Karl Marx (1844-1883)
One of the most critical occasions in Frederick Engels' life was his partnership with Karl Marx. Engels and Marx met in 1844 and created a profound intellectual connection, driving to a deeply rooted collaboration. Together, they did several compelling works, counting "The Communist Manifesto" (1848) and "Das Kapital" (1867-1894). Their collaboration laid the establishment for the improvement of Marxism and its subsequent impact on social, economic, and political thought. -
Publication of "The Condition of the Working Class in England" (1845)
In 1845, Engels published his known work, "The Condition of the Working Class in England." The book is based on his observation in Manchester, which put light on the social conditions of the English working society. Engels inspected the crude nature of capitalism, highlighting the major impacts it had on the lives of the working class. His work brought consideration to the plight of the proletariat and became a foundation within the critique of capitalism and improvement of socialist thought. -
Influence on Marxist Theory and Legacy
Engels' commitments to Marxist theory were endless and enduring. Alongside Marx, he refined and extended upon the concepts of historical realism, dialectical materialism, and class battle. Engels' writings dug into the interconnecting of financial systems, social relations, and political structures. His works were instrumental in forming the understanding of the capitalist mode of production, imperialism, and the possible transition to communism. Timetoast