A history of social thought by Emory S. Bogardus

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Author Bogardus, Emory S. (Emory Stephen), 1882-1973
LoC No. 22003888
Title A history of social thought
Original Publication United States: University of Southern California press,1922.
Contents The nature of social thought -- Earliest social thought -- The social thought of ancient civilizations -- The social thought of the Hebrews -- Plato and Grecian social thought -- Aristotle and Grecian social thought -- Roman social thought -- Early Christian social thought -- Social thought in the Middle Ages -- More and Utopian social thought -- Individualistic social thought -- Malthus and population concepts -- Comte and positive social thought -- Marx and socialistic social thought -- Buckle and geographic social thought -- Spencer and organic social thought -- The sociology of Lester F. Ward -- Anthropologic sociology -- Eugenic sociology -- Conflict theories in sociology -- Co-operation theories in sociology -- Psycho-sociologic thought -- The trend of applied sociology -- The rise of educational sociology -- The sociology of modern Christianity -- Methods of sociological research -- The dissemination of sociological thought.
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Summary "A History of Social Thought" by Emory S. Bogardus is a scholarly account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the evolution of social thought throughout history, exploring important concepts from ancient civilizations to modern sociological theories. Its primary focus appears to be providing readers, particularly students, with a foundational understanding of social thought and its significance in addressing contemporary social issues. The opening of the text introduces the theme of social thought as a response to pressing social problems faced by humanity. Bogardus argues that while many social theories have been developed, they have remained largely confined to academic circles, not benefiting the broader public. He emphasizes the need to democratize social thought, making it accessible for everyone. The beginning chapters outline how human history is marked by social evolution, touching on various thinkers and civilizations, and stressing that understanding these historical contexts is essential for grappling with current social challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HM: Social sciences: Sociology
Subject Social psychology
Subject Sociology -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 68889
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 14, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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