Social Philosophy

Contents: Preface. Introduction. I. The foundations of social order: 1. Human nature. 2. Community. 3. Modes of association. II. National order: 1. The family. 2. Educational institutions. 3. Industrial institutions. 4. The state. 5. Justice. 6. Social ideals. III. World order: 1. International relations. 2. The place of religion. 3. The place of culture. Conclusion: a. General results. Appendices: a. Some notes on Plato\'s "Republic". b. A note on Socrates and Plato. c. Bibliography. Index.

"This book is the result of the author\'s various lectures which were delivered at the London school of economics. The main object was to provide a suitable textbook for the student. The author has tried to explain the leading principles in a way which would be interesting and intelligible to beginners. He firmly agrees with the scholars who have made Platos \'Republic\' as general basis of study. The author has tried to evaluate good number of problems which confront us occassionally. The chief aim has been to stimulate thought and suggest the lines of study, rather than to supply information or to seek to impose his own opinions upon the reader." (jacket)