Dorothy Emmet - Function, Purpose and Powers : Concepts in the Study of Individuals and Societies. First Edition, Hardcover Format. Philosophy Book Published in 1958 by Macmillan. OP

Langue : anglais

Edité par Macmillan & Co., London, England, 1958

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"In this book Professor Dorothy Emmet considers activities of persons in societies under the aspects of 'function' and 'purpose', asking what can be said in terms of of one and what in terms of the other, and how should they be related to each other. She also looks at the element of individual creativeness, for which there is no satisfactory word, but which is here called in general 'powers', and asks how account can be taken of this both in theoretical work and in practical social relations. The bearing of these notions on the concepts of 'social system', 'role', and 'status' is considered; and suggestions are made as to how they may all three be related in considering persons and vocational groups. The discussion attempts a new approach to certain questions in political philosophy and the philosophy of religion, and bears indirectly on some practical problems in social and religious morality." (From the dust-jacket write-up) Dorothy Emmet was Professor of Philosophy in the University of Manchester, and author, among many other publications, of "The Nature of Metaphysical Thinking". Bringing level-headed thinking to some long-standing problems of society, she has contributed an important book, well worth the read. TITLE : Function, Purpose and Powers : Some Concepts in the Study of Individuals and Societies AUTHOR : Dorothy Emmet (1904 - 2000) IMPRINT : Macmillan and Co. PLACE : London, England DATE : 1958 EDITION : First Edition STATUS : OP DETAILS : Trade hardcover; contains a Preface , footnotes (bibliographical and otherwise), and an Index; [viii] + 300 pages; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"; maroon colored, cloth covered boards and spine, with gilt lettering on spine; dust-jacket printed maroon on buff. CONTENTS : * Introduction * Societies * The Notion of Function * Purpose * 'Open' and 'Closed' Morality * Function and Powers in Religious Symbols * Charismatic Power * Vocation * Some Connections and Contrasts * Index CONDITION -- BOOK : VERY GOOD -- JACKET : VERY GOOD --This is a previously owned book that remains clean and presentable, with the following particulars noted : EXTERIOR -- Spine extremities are compressed; cloth color is strong, and spine lettering is bright; top edge of the text-block displays modest foxing (or weathering); else all is clean . BINDING -- Solid INTERIOR -- A few nicks , etc to leaf edges (most noticeable on edge of front free end-paper); else the interior is clean and free of marking. DUST - JACKET -- There was a label at the foot of the spine panel which is now gone - this was likely a U. S. distributor's label. Spine is toned; surface rub over all is moderate; front flap is price clipped. The whole is protected from further wear by a clear, mylar cover.

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Titre
Dorothy Emmet - Function, Purpose and Powers : Concepts in the Study of Individuals and Societies. First Edition, Hardcover Format. Philosophy Book Published in 1958 by Macmillan. OP
Auteur
Professor Dorothy Emmet (1904 - 2000)
Éditeur
Macmillan & Co., London, England
Année de publication
1958
État de l'article
Very Good
Jaquette
Very Good
Reliure
Hardcover
Langue
anglais
Édition
1st Edition
Poids de l'article
27 onces
Dimensions
7 pouces de largeur par 10 pouces de hauteur par 3 pouces de profondeur
Catalogues du vendeur
Anthropology, Ethnology, Sociology, FIRST EDITIONS (Includes 1st Printings, 1st Paperback Editions, 1st U.S Edition, 1st Thus), Morality, Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Political Philosphy, Religious Symbols, Women Philosophers

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