THE PART PLAYED BY LABOUR IN THE TRANSITION FROM APE TO MAN

In "The Part Played by Labour in the Transition from Ape to Man," Friedrich Engels explores the role of labor in the evolution of human beings from their primate ancestors. Written in 1876, this groundbreaking work examines how the development of productive work and tool-making was crucial in shaping human intelligence, social structures, and physical evolution. Engels argues that labor was a central factor in the emergence of human consciousness and societal organization. This influential essay is essential for understanding Engels' contribution to evolutionary theory and his perspectives on the intersection of labor, biology, and human development.