In general, people often mistakenly believe that socialism as a theory is directly derived from __________.

Question

Newton

Rousseau

Kant

Marx

Answer 1

In general, people often mistakenly believe that socialism as a theory is directly derived from Marx. While Marx was a significant figure in the development of socialist theory, particularly through his analysis of capitalism and class struggle, socialism has roots in a variety of earlier philosophical and economic ideas, including those of thinkers like Rousseau.