Social Historians (1911) - Harry Aubrey Toulmin - Bog

Social Historians is a book written by Harry Aubrey Toulmin Jr. and originally published in 1911. The book explores the history of social thought and the development of social theory throughout history. Toulmin Jr. examines the ideas of various social thinkers and philosophers, including Aristotle, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Marx, and analyzes how their ideas have influenced the development of social theory.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period or group of social thinkers. Toulmin Jr. begins by examining the ideas of Aristotle and the ancient Greeks, before moving on to the medieval period and the ideas of Thomas Aquinas. He then explores the Enlightenment period and the ideas of Montesquieu, Rousseau, and others, before concluding with a discussion of the development of socialist thought and the ideas of Marx and Engels.Throughout the book, Toulmin Jr. emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context in which social theories were developed, and how these theories have been shaped by the social, political, and economic conditions of their time. He also highlights the ongoing debates and controversies within social theory, and the ways in which different thinkers have approached questions of social justice, inequality, and the role of the state.Overall, Social Historians is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the history of social thought and theory. It provides a valuable resource for students and scholars of sociology, political science, and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in understanding the evolution of social ideas and their impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.