Socialism and Modern Science (Darwin, Spencer, Marx)

"Socialism and Modern Science (Darwin, Spencer, Marx)" by Enrico Ferri is a book that explores the connections between socialist movements and modern scientific ideas in the 1800s. The story shows how things like Darwin's ideas about evolution, Spencer's sociology, and Marx's theories actually support socialism. The book starts by talking about a debate where some people thought Darwin's ideas went against socialism, but Ferri says that socialism is a natural result of these scientific ideas. He argues that even though people are different, everyone should have the same rights, and socialism is the best way to organize society based on science. He views the struggles of working-class people as a response to unfair economic systems, painting socialism as a way for society to advance in line with scientific progress.