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Dühring, Eugen 1833-1921

Archival location guide — where this economist’s surviving papers are held, their notable correspondents, and key published sources.

Portrait of Dühring, Eugen 1833-1921

Born 1833 · died 1921

Karl Eugen Dühring was a German philosopher, economist, and socialist. Despite becoming blind in early adulthood, he was a prolific and popular lecturer at the University of Berlin. His "philosophy of the actual" was a comprehensive, materialist system that challenged German idealism, classical economics, and organized religion. He also made significant contributions to economics, law, and the natural sciences.

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Where the papers are held

The surviving papers of Dühring, Eugen 1833-1921 are held at Berlin State Library.

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Cite this entry

Dühring, Eugen 1833-1921. “Archival papers.” Economists’ Papers, https://www.economistspapers.org.uk/duhring-eugen-1833-1921/ (accessed 17 Jun 2026).