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Cooley, Charles Horton
1864
1929
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Human nature and the social order
$aNew York :$bCharles Scribner's Sons, $c1902.
Society and the individual -- Suggestion and choice -- Sociability and personal ideas -- Sympathy or communion as an aspect of society -- The social self, 1: The meaning of "I" -- The social self, 2: Various phases of "I" -- Hostility -- Emulation -- Leadership or personal ascendancy -- The social aspect of conscience -- Personal degeneracy -- Freedom.
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"Human Nature and the Social Order" by Charles Horton Cooley is a sociological treatise written in the early 20th century. The work interrogates the intricate relationship between individuals and society, aiming to dispel the common notion of their opposition, illustrating instead that they are interconnected components of the same reality. Cooley emphasizes the fundamental unity of human life, arguing that individuals cannot be fully understood without acknowledging their social contexts. At the start of the book, Cooley outlines his perspective on the relationship between society and the individual, positing that both are perspectives on a singular phenomenon. He critiques the fallacy of viewing them as separate or opposing forces, insisting that this misunderstanding arises from human perception rather than core realities. Through various examples, he illustrates how societal structures shape individual behaviors, and conversely, how individuals collectively influence the broader social order, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of themes such as choice, suggestion, and the role of personal ideas within social contexts in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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