Friedrich Engels: a Man of Noble Merits——dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of Engels' Birth

Abstract

Friedrich Engels is a great philosopher, thinker, educator as well as proletarian revolutionist. Most importantly, he is a cofounder of Marxism. The year 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of Engels' birth. To commemorate the great character at this very moment, we need to understand the social background of Engels' life, the origin of his thought on materialism, his friendship with Marx and his works. Then through his morals, devotion to proletarian revolution, attitude to study and innovation spirits, it will also be easier to find his noble merits. His wisdom will be passed on forever and the career he embarked on will continue to thrive.