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How did Marx's scientific brand of socialism differ from utopian or practical socialists?
Scientific socialism is based on an analysis of existing material (economic and technological) conditions of society and of their development, and uses this analysis to predict probable future outcomes in terms of where society is moving toward. Socialism was seen as a logical outcome of capitalist development and capitalist crises in Marxist theory.
In contrast, Utopian socialists start from an ideal vision of society, which is based on subjective value-judgements, and then try to move society in that direction. Marx would argue that the idea of "utopianism" is naive, because one person's utopia might be another person's Dystopia and vice versa.
Practical socialists, such as social democratic reformers, do not base their arguments on any comprehensive theory. They are based on populism and attempting to help as many people through immediate, existing means by calling for popular reforms, social programs and regulations to benefit the lives of ordinary people. Most popular socialists disregard or are not even sure what socialism is because they are consumed with these popular, practical reforms within capitalism.
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What kind society did early socialists want?
they wanted utopian socialism.
What is the contribution of utopian socialism to the rise of scientific socialism?
It formed the warly philosophical basis and compassionate reasoning, read Engels's Socialism Utopian and Scientific
Who are considered Utopian socialists?
Hippies
What are three examples of 19th century reformers who are referred to as Utopian Socialists?
Probably the most well known of the Utopian Socialists were Robert Owen, Claude Saint-Simon, and Charles Fourier. These reformers believed that capitalists would see the value of socialism and would voluntarily end capitalism and move to a socialist society.
What has the author Dietrich-E Franz written?
Dietrich-E Franz has written: 'Saint-Simon, Fourier, Owen' -- subject(s): Biography, History, Socialists, Utopian socialism
What is utopian socialism?
Utopian socialism is attained through moral persuasion of capitalists to transfer the means of production peacefully to ordinary people.
How does Marxism differ from Socialism?
As far as i understand it, Marx socialism is very much a science, and he gives many guidelines to achieve the ultimate goal that he writes about. He teaches not only of the happy ending, but the work to be done in between. He also came quite a bit later than the Utopian Socialists. Utopian socialism is a very different thing. Around the year 1820, the middle of the industrial revolution, there was a lot of change, and a lot of societal growth. The utopian thinkers, for the most part, were responding to a societal disconnect, and a society that no longer held traditional values. Famous utopian socialists inclue Fourier, Saint- Simons and Owen, French and British. There were also Germans who upheld these ideas. Most utopian philosophers differ greatly in their ideals, but they all strive to create a world that is utopian in its nature, a paradise for people to live in. However, the main difference between Marxism and Utopian Socialism is the 'getting there'. The utopian socialist do not think of the long term, nor how difficult it will be to create the worlds that they envision
How did Utopian socialists hoped to reform society by?
Establishing model Communities
Who thought that Utopian socialism was impractical?
Karl Marx
Karl Marx supported socialism true or false?
No. He viewed what he called "utopian socialism" as too idealistic and impractical. He proposed scientific socialism instead, because he believed that socialism was the scientifically proven next stage of human economic development.
What group found several Utopian communities like new harmony?
Socialists
Who believed Utopian socialism was impractical?
Marx and EngelsKarl Marx
