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Utopian socialism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An early form of socialism that envisioned ideal societies based on cooperative principles, preceding the development of Marxist scientific socialism.

AP course connection

Topic 6.7: 6.7 Ideologies of Change and Reform Movements

Unit 6

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