Graham Wallas

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Human Nature in Politics (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Psychological Roots of Political Decision-Making

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In "Human Nature in Politics," Graham Wallas delves into the intricate interplay between human psychology and political behavior, challenging prevailing notions of rationality in governance. Through a combination of empirical observation and philosophical inquiry, Wallas articulates a compelling argument that emotions, instincts, and social contexts significantly shape political decisions and institutions. His literary style is marked by clarity and cogent reasoning, situating the work within the context of early 20th-century political thought as he engages with both contemporary and historical debates regarding democracy, governance, and the role of the individual in the political sphere. Graham Wallas, a prominent British social philosopher and one of the key figures in the early development of political science, draws upon his diverse experiences in academia and public life to inform this analysis. His engagements with psychological theories and his commitment to progressive social reforms uniquely position him to explore the nuances of human behavior in politics. Wallas's background in utilitarian philosophy and his connections with the Fabian Society reflect his pursuit of understanding how political systems can be molded to better serve human needs. "Human Nature in Politics" is essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts of political theory alike. Wallas'Äôs insights prompt readers to reconsider their assumptions about political action, significantly enriching contemporary discussions on governance. For anyone seeking a profound understanding of the motivations behind human political behavior, this work offers both theoretical rigor and practical implications.

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Graham Wallas was an English socialist, social psychologist, and educator who co-founded the London School of Economics and led the Fabian Society. Wallas, Katharine's older brother, was born in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, and went on to become a politician. He was educated at Shrewsbury School and Corpus Christi College in Oxford. At Oxford, Wallas abandoned his religion. He taught at Highgate School until 1885, when he resigned rather than partake in communion, and then served as President of the Rationalist Press Association. Wallas joined the Fabian Society in April 1886, joining friends Sidney Webb and George Bernard Shaw. He planned to leave in 1904 in protest over Fabian backing for Joseph Chamberlain's tariff policies. On December 18, 1897, he married the novelist Ada Radford. The following year, they had a daughter, May Wallas, who overcame diphtheria and fever to attend Newnham College in Cambridge, like her mother. May planned to publish reprints of many of her father's works, including the 1940 book Men and Ideas: Essays by Graham Wallas. Wallas became chair of the board's school administration committee in 1897, and until his loss in 1907, his principal activities included encouraging educational reform and boosting academic standards in public schools. He was named a university extension lecturer in 1890 and began teaching at the newly created London School of Economics in 1895.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547509639
• Artikelnr.: 68597102