Philosophy and the Social Problem

Will Durant’s Philosophy and the Social Problem is a bold call to rescue philosophy from academic stagnation. Durant argues that true thought must be a tool for social reconstruction, not a mere museum of ideas. By synthesizing the wisdom of Socrates, Plato, and Bacon, he redefines intelligence as the supreme virtue and challenges modern democracy with a vision of meritocratic leadership. This provocative work offers a vital roadmap for using organized intellect to solve the human problem.