What a great question. And while I could attempt to answer that question, my good friend, Mustang, at Bunkerville| God, Guns, and Guts Comrades does a superb job of explaining it in terms this ole Grunt Marine understands. His posts are always great, you might want to join his blog; he is an Historian, what I consider a History SME! So, I shall not copy his excellent article, please click on his link below and it will take you to his website. Be sure to read some of the comments. Thank you Mustang for an excellent post!!
Semper Fi Brother!
Karl Marx
Frederick Engels
Immanuel Kant
I love the historic comments and the diversion! It’s always good to learn and see what others have learned! Great stuff!
Thinks Jack.
Thanks so much for the link,. Much appreciated.
Of the philosophers, I associate progressivism with JS Mill rather than Kant.
I prefer Kant, but thank you for the information.