Philosophy and the Social Problem by Will Durant
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About this eBook
| Author | Durant, Will, 1885-1981 |
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| LoC No. | 17030598 |
| Title | Philosophy and the Social Problem |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Philosophy and the Social Problem" by Will Durant is an analytical essay highlighting the intersection of philosophical thought with significant social issues, written in the early 20th century. The book explores how historical philosophers have addressed social problems and advocates for using philosophical inquiry to better understand and potentially resolve contemporary issues surrounding human misery and social structures. The opening of the work establishes Durant's thesis: that philosophy has consistently engaged with social problems and can still serve as a vital tool for their exploration today. He defines the "social problem" broadly as the challenge of alleviating human suffering by reforming social institutions and emphasizes the importance of understanding philosophy as a collective inquiry into experience. Durant further positions historical figures like Socrates, Plato, and Nietzsche not just as thinkers of the past, but as key voices that provide valuable insights into current social dilemmas. He suggests that these philosophical traditions can enhance our understanding and approach to present-day issues through a reciprocal examination of philosophy and social challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42880 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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