Project Gutenberg 2006-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 119 Withington, William The Growth of Thought as Affecting the Progress of Society Produced by Jared Fuller "The Growth of Thought as Affecting the Progress of Society" by William Withington is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the intricate relationship between the evolution of human thought and societal advancement, positing that the development of intellectual life is crucial for progress. Withington delves into the nature of life itself, the role of self-love, and the influence of philosophy and religion on societal welfare. In the book, Withington outlines a framework for understanding the factors that contribute to human progress, emphasizing the need for a shift from materialistic and selfish motivations toward a more enlightened and benevolent approach. He discusses how social institutions, philosophy, and religion can educate and refine self-love, ultimately fostering a more harmonious society. The text argues that genuine welfare arises from a recognition of universal connections among individuals, suggesting that true self-interest aligns with the well-being of others. Through this exploration, Withington calls for a deeper examination of our motivations and the societal structures that shape our values, advocating for a transition towards a more thoughtful and compassionate society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Sociology Self-interest HM Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality Category: Sociology 130775 2025-08-08T03:30:52.734918 text/html 130596 2025-01-08T03:30:58.575137 text/html 135887 2025-08-08T03:30:58.228898 application/epub+zip 136459 2025-08-08T03:30:55.663905 application/epub+zip 116642 2025-08-08T03:30:54.569896 application/epub+zip 320346 2025-08-08T03:31:00.119891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308509 2025-08-08T03:30:57.585912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245757 2022-09-08T15:14:08.532992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117193 2025-08-08T03:30:52.494910 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 116961 2006-04-18T15:13:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17143 2025-08-08T03:31:00.275858 application/rdf+xml 21310 2025-08-08T03:30:55.065902 image/jpeg 4543 2025-08-08T03:30:54.814898 image/jpeg 44452 2006-04-18T15:13:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 135777 2025-08-08T03:30:52.747906 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog