The Sociology of Virtue: The Political and Social Theories of Georges Sorel

by John L. Stanley

Book Overview

Georges Sorel's reputation as a proponent of violence has helped to link his ideas to fascist and totalitarian thought. Much of the literature on Sorel as developed this theme, at the expense of what Sorel himself stated as his primary purpose, "the discovery of the historical genesis of morals." How, Sorel asked, in the light of the development of modern industry and the vast powers of the modern state the individual can possess a sense of self-worth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520303873
• ISBN13: 9780520303874
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"