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Socialist Darwinism Evolution in German Socialist Thought from Marx to Bernstein

2000University Press of America

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This book explores the intricate connections between Darwinian evolutionary theory and German socialist thought. It traces the development of these ideas from the foundational work of Karl Marx to the later revisions by Eduard Bernstein. The study reveals how socialist thinkers interpreted and integrated concepts of evolution into their political and social philosophies, offering a unique perspective on intellectual history.

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Richard Weikart writes on the history of ideas, with a focus on the intersection of science and religion. His books include Hitler's Religion, Socialist Darwinism Evolution in German Socialist Thought from Marx to Bernstein, and The Death of Humanity.

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