Philosophy and the Social Problem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William J. Durant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331703483 ISBN 13: 9780331703481

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore how philosophy meets the social problem in a sweeping, accessible study.

This provocative work examines how great thinkers have treated human misery, justice, democracy, and power, and what those ideas mean for today’s world.

In the introduction and early chapters, the author frames philosophy as a tool for understanding social life, not just abstract theory. It traces how civilizations rise and fall, how individualism and collective needs interact, and how moral and political ideas shape real-world institutions.
What you’ll experience

• A clear map of philosophy’s role in addressing social problems
• Accessible discussions of topics like democracy, feminism, socialism, and power
• Connections between historical ideas and contemporary concerns
• A framework for considering how thought can inform social reform

Ideal for readers curious about the links between thought, society, and lasting change, and for anyone seeking a readable entry point into philosophical approaches to the social problem.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331703483
• ISBN 13: 9780331703481
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 299