Friedrich Engels

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  Karl Marx

  Collaborated · 1848

  Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx collaborated closely on the 'Communist Manifesto' published in 1848, which laid out the principles of Marxism and called for the working class to rise against capitalist societies.

  “The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it.”

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  Simone de Beauvoir

  Influenced · 1949

  Simone de Beauvoir was notably influenced by the socialist and feminist ideas of Friedrich Engels, particularly in her writings on women's oppression in 'The Second Sex.' Engels' works on the family and gender roles provided a foundational understanding that shaped de Beauvoir's arguments about existentialism and feminism.

  “No one is born a woman, but rather becomes one.”

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  Paris Commune

  Influenced · 1871

  Friedrich Engels, as a co-founder of Marxism, was influential in shaping socialist thought that framed the context for the Paris Commune. His writings on the conditions of the working class and revolutionary movements provided a theoretical foundation that likely inspired many participants in the Commune.

  “The Commune was the greatest revelation of the possibilities of the proletariat; it showed the world what the true interests of the working class are, and how they are to be achieved.”

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  Vladimir Lenin

  Influenced · 1892

  Engels was a significant influence on Vladimir Lenin, particularly through his writings on socialism and the state, as well as his collaborations with Marx, which formed the basis of Lenin's revolutionary practices.

  “Without Engels, there would be no Marxism.”

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  Marxist feminism

  Influenced · 1884

  Friedrich Engels, through his work, particularly 'The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State,' laid a theoretical foundation that influenced Marxist feminist thought regarding the role of women in class struggle and the social reproduction of labor.

  “The overthrow of the existing family structure, which is based on capitalist property relations, is essential for women's liberation.”

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  Suffragette

  Contemporary · 1858

  The Suffragette movement arose in the late 19th century as a response to systemic gender inequality, echoing Engels' critiques of capitalism and social structures in works like 'The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State'. Both movements seek to address broader concerns of social justice.

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