System of Positive Polity, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Containing Social Statics, or the Abstract Theory of Human Order - Softcover
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Explore the foundations of social order and the laws that shape human unity. This volume distills the abstract theory of how societies stay together, offering a clear framework for thinking about religion, language, property, family, and social organization as parts of a single system.
In this classic work, the author lays out the distinction between statics (order) and dynamics (progress) and shows how external order grounds human development. It covers how religion coordinates personal and collective life, how language reflects and builds social unity, and how the whole social structure forms a cohesive whole. The text also explains why a long view of history is essential to understand present social mechanisms and to guide future reform.
- How religion functions to regulate individuals and fuse communities
- How language enables social communication and collective thought
- The role of family, language, and social existence in building unity
- How stable order underpins growth, with cautions about overreliance on static theory
Ideal for readers seeking a structural, macro-level view of social science and the forces that bind societies over time.
"Nonfiction" — this scholarly work presents a method for understanding human order and the paths toward a more integrated social future.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of religion through a fresh lens, seeking to establish a comprehensive theory of human unity. The author argues that religion, in its most mature form, must satisfy the intellect, the imagination, and the emotions, while also governing the active powers of humanity. Moving beyond the limitations of previous religious systems like Fetichism, Polytheism, and Monotheism, the book proposes a framework for a new religion that integrates social and individual life into a harmonious whole. This innovative approach examines the evolution of religious thought, highlighting the progression from subjective to objective approaches to understanding the world, ultimately arriving at a theory grounded in the observation and understanding of natural laws. The book also emphasizes the role of religion in regulating and combining society, paving the way for a deeper exploration of social statics and dynamics. This groundbreaking work presents a compelling vision of a universal religion that fosters a unified and progressive society, offering a powerful critique of earlier systems and proposing a new path forward. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332808922_0
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