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The Individual and Society
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025480541
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Individual and Society is a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between the person and the collective. Rudolf Eucken, the 1908 Nobel Prize winner for Literature, delves into the ethical and spiritual challenges that arise when individual freedom meets social structures. The work posits that the individual is not merely a component of a larger machine but a spiritual being whose moral development is crucial to the health of society.
Eucken examines the tension between the inner life and external pressures, arguing against materialistic or purely naturalistic interpretations of human progress. Instead, he promotes an activism that emphasizes the role of the human will and the pursuit of higher values in shaping social reality. Through this philosophical lens, Eucken provides a framework for understanding how one can contribute to the common good without sacrificing personal integrity. The Individual and Society remains a significant text for those interested in social philosophy, ethics, and the history of thought, providing timeless insights into the balance between personal identity and communal life.
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