Pengarang: Antonio Labriola

Antonio Labriola (1843-1904) was an Italian Marxist theoretician, widely recognized as one of the most prominent philosophers of Marxism in Italy. Born in Cassino, Labriola was a professor of philosophy at the University of Rome, where he contributed significantly to the establishment of Marxist theory amidst the intellectual circles of his time. His most notable work, “Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History” (1896), is a critical examination of historical materialism, in which Labriola distills the essence of Marxism and its historical implications. His scholarly approach is distinguished by an insistence on the scientific basis of socialism, avoiding dogmatism and economic determinism commonly associated with some of his contemporaries. Labriola”s literary style is reflective, pedagogical, and often engaging with historical evidences to support his theses. His influence extended beyond academia, impacting the Italian labor movement and contributing to the ideological formation of the Italian Socialist Party. Despite not being as widely known as other Marxist philosophers of his time, Labriola”s intellectual rigor and commitment to integrating theory with practical social struggles mark him as a significant figure in the development of Marxist thought. He is also credited with influencing later Italian Marxist Antonio Gramsci, whose work further evolved the ideas that Labriola had set forth. Labriola”s contributions remain a subject of study for those interested in Marxist philosophy and the history of socialist ideas.