Political Philosophy

The Narrow Path of Social Progress

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
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Author: Anthony C. Patton ISBN: 9781628942873
Publisher: Algora Publishing Publication: October 15, 2017
Imprint: Algora Publishing Language: English
Author: Anthony C. Patton
ISBN: 9781628942873
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Publication: October 15, 2017
Imprint: Algora Publishing
Language: English

While we might all love for everyone to get along, to help the needy, and for the wars to end, we need to explain how people can reach this point in their biological growth and development by promoting social progress.  

Liberals believe social conservatives are oppressive white men who worship outdated ideas, and social conservatives believe liberals live in a world where nothing is sacred—life, religion, the nation... We can move ahead if we learn from each other and make decisions based on more than our feelings.

Looking at population growth and increased societal complexity, 'wants' versus 'needs,' and what is fair and what works, the author ponders how to balance the interests and responsibilities of the individual and of society as a whole.

In that context, issues that divide Western society today, including immigration and refugee policies, gender issues, and capitalism versus socialism, can be examined critically to see why certain choices are more promising than others, despite some very well-intended counterarguments.

Drawing on thinkers from Heraclitus to Hegel and Haidt, the author presents well-reasoned arguments for a moderate conservative outlook on life and offers readers new ways to think about and evaluate their own arguments.

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While we might all love for everyone to get along, to help the needy, and for the wars to end, we need to explain how people can reach this point in their biological growth and development by promoting social progress.  

Liberals believe social conservatives are oppressive white men who worship outdated ideas, and social conservatives believe liberals live in a world where nothing is sacred—life, religion, the nation... We can move ahead if we learn from each other and make decisions based on more than our feelings.

Looking at population growth and increased societal complexity, 'wants' versus 'needs,' and what is fair and what works, the author ponders how to balance the interests and responsibilities of the individual and of society as a whole.

In that context, issues that divide Western society today, including immigration and refugee policies, gender issues, and capitalism versus socialism, can be examined critically to see why certain choices are more promising than others, despite some very well-intended counterarguments.

Drawing on thinkers from Heraclitus to Hegel and Haidt, the author presents well-reasoned arguments for a moderate conservative outlook on life and offers readers new ways to think about and evaluate their own arguments.

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