L'origine della Famiglia della Proprietà privata e dello Stato by Friedrich Engels

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L’origine della Famiglia della Proprietà Privata e dello Stato by Friedrich Engels is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work examines the development of social structures, particularly focusing on the evolution of family, property rights, and state institutions. Engels aims to illuminate historical materialism by analyzing these social phenomena in the context of economic production and class struggle. The opening of the text sets the stage for Engels’ exploration by discussing the familial and property structures of early human societies. He outlines the task of analyzing the contributions of anthropologist Lewis H. Morgan, whom he credits as pivotal for understanding the origins of family and notions of private property. Engels emphasizes that the development of these structures is intricately linked to the economic conditions of societies, ultimately arguing that economic factors are foundational to societal evolution. By referencing Morgan’s research, Engels aims to challenge preconceived notions about the static nature of family and economic systems throughout history, indicating a dynamic progression heavily influenced by production methods and class relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)