Friedrich Engels was one of the most important German thinkers of the 19th century and his
writings are still important today. Addressing the pressing issues of his time the broadly
interested scholar Engels would write about many different topics and thereby not only pave
the way for a science-based socialism but also for further studies in sociology history and
philosophy. To highlight the value and impact of Engels' work as well as emphasize its
relevance for major issues that will determine the 21st century the present anthology
assembles scholars from different countries and research fields to discuss how to read and gain
insights from reading his works in our time. It also attempts to stimulate further research
about Engels who 200 years after his birth deserves to be fully brought out of the shadow of
his friend and colleague Karl Marx.
