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Principles of Social Reconstruction
Hardcover
PhilosophyGeneral Political ScienceGeneral Sociology
ISBN13: 9781025923291
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Principles of Social Reconstruction is a profound exploration of the psychological and social forces that shape human society, written by the renowned philosopher Bertrand Russell. Written in response to the global upheaval of the early twentieth century, this influential work seeks to identify the impulses that lead to conflict and propose a new framework for a peaceful and creative civilization. Russell argues that the fundamental problem of modern society is its reliance on possessive impulses rather than creative ones, leading to the destructive cycles of war, economic injustice, and state oppression.
Throughout the text, Russell examines critical social institutions, including the state, war, property, education, marriage, and religion, questioning their current forms and suggesting how they might be reconstructed to foster individual growth and international cooperation. He advocates for a society that prioritizes the freedom of the individual and the development of the human spirit over the rigid demands of national power and industrial efficiency. This work remains a cornerstone of political and social philosophy, offering a timeless critique of authority and a visionary plea for a world governed by reason, compassion, and the pursuit of life-affirming goals.
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