👉 Presocialism is a political ideology that advocates for a society where social and economic institutions are based on collective ownership, community participation, and the realization of individual rights. It was popularized in the 19th century by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels as a critique of capitalism and socialism. The term "presocialist" comes from the idea that a society without an individual's personal freedom might be considered "presocial." In this sense, presocialism suggests that the social order is