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William Graham Sumner (October 30, 1840 - April 12, 1910) was a classical liberal (now a branch of "libertarianism" in American political philosophy) American social scientist. He taught social sciences at Yale, where he held the nation's first professorship in sociology. He... Read Full Overview

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This book was first published in 1883, and it answers a crucially important question: does any class or interest group have the duty and burden of fighting the battles of life for any other class or of solving the social... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

First published in 1883, Sumner's "What Social Classes Owe to Each Other" is an excellent source for the promotion of limited government. Sumner talks about the "Forgotten Man" in context to the socio-political and economic of a state. He defines the differences between the "weak",... Read Full Overview

William Graham Sumner (October 30, 1840 - April 12, 1910) was a classical liberal (now a branch of "libertarianism" in American political philosophy) American social scientist. He taught social sciences at Yale, where he held the nation's first professorship in sociology. He... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"What Social Classes Owe to Each Other" is a provocative and influential work by William Graham Sumner, first published in 1883. In this book, Sumner, an American sociologist and political economist, addresses the concept of social responsibility and the obligations that individuals... Read Full Overview

What Social Classes Owe to Each Other by William Graham Sumner is a seminal work in which the author challenges prevailing ideas about the responsibilities of different social classes in society. Written in 1883, Sumner argues that social classes are not obligated to help or... Read Full Overview

William Graham Sumner's "What Social Classes Owe to Each Other" remains a foundational text in social ethics, offering a powerful and enduring analysis of wealth, poverty, and the complex relationships between social classes. Sumner delves into the heart of social inequality,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview