Where did socialism originate?

Answer 1

Although socialist models and ideas espousing common ownership have existed since antiquity, the modern concept of socialism evolved in response to the development of industrial capitalism. Count Henri de Saint-Simon (17 October 1760--19 May 1825) is regarded as the first individual to coin the term socialism. He was fascinated by the enormous potential of science and technology and advocated a socialist society that would eliminate the disorderly aspects of capitalism and would be based upon equal opportunities.

Note that communism is only one particular form of socialism.

Answer 2

Early Socialist writers and thinkers had many opinions on how to solve the problems of industrial society. But most of them agreed that the answer to social problems was to change public opinion. If Socialists could make only the majority of people see how unfair capitalism was, then those people would demand change. This is why many Socialists created model communities. They hoped to provide a moral example to the rest of society.

Not all Socialists agreed with this approach, however. In the 1840s, a key political thinker named Karl Marx argued for a new form of Socialism. Marx called his beliefs Scientific Socialism. He based his arguments on economics rather than social reform. Marx was not interested in convincing the people in power to act more fairly.

Instead, Marx and Friedrich Engels, argued in their Communist Manifesto that change would come through revolution. They further claimed nothing could stop that revolution from happening. The Communist Manifesto, published in 1848, had a huge impact on political thought in Europe and around the world.

Answer 3

Karl Marx is credited as the farther of socialism but socialist ideas have been around long be Marx's life

Answer 4

Forms of socialism can be traced back to the Persian philosopher Mazdak in 500 AD. Socialism was popularized in western nations by Charles Fourier, Thomas Spence, and Carl Marx.

Answer 5

It's thought to come from Russia as a rebellion wanted to have a new government, which developed into Socialism then Communism.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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