The Social Basis of Religion

Simon Nelson Patten

Jan 1911 · Macmillan

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Contents Introduction û Scientific Method û The Economic Interpretation of History û The Social Interpretation of Thought û The Social Progress û The Stages of Thought Development û Morbid Degeneration û Senile Degeneration û The Will û Character û Inspiration û Historic or State Religion û Social Religion û The Social Mission of the Church û The Socialization of Religious Thought At the time of original publication in 1911, Simon Nelson Patten (1852-1922) was Professor of Political Economy at the Wharton School of Finance and Economy at University of Pennsylvania. He also served as the President of the American Economics Association. He introduced the concept of the "consumer surplus" into modern economic theory. His other books include The New Basis of Civilization, The Development of English Thought, and Culture and War.