Social Thought: From Hammurabi to Comte

Social Thought: From Hammurabi To Comte is a comprehensive book written by Rollin Chambliss that explores the evolution of social thought from ancient times to the modern era. The book covers the major influential thinkers and their ideas that have shaped the way we think about society and its institutions. The book is divided into three parts, with each part covering a specific period in history. The first part focuses on the ancient world, including the contributions of Hammurabi, Confucius, Plato, and Aristotle. The second part covers the medieval and early modern period, including the works of Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. The final part focuses on the modern era, including the ideas of Rousseau, Marx, Durkheim, and Comte.Throughout the book, Chambliss provides a detailed analysis of each thinker's ideas and how they have influenced our understanding of society. He also discusses the historical context in which each idea emerged and how it was received by contemporary thinkers.Social Thought: From Hammurabi To Comte is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of social thought and the development of modern society. It is a valuable resource for students of sociology, philosophy, and history, as well as anyone interested in understanding the ideas that have shaped our world.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.