Respected sociologists, political scientists, and philosophers comment on how “good” has been defined and cultivated through history and in institutions from the family to the state—as well as how evil has been identified and avoided. Ranging from engaging dialogues to detailed philosophical treatises, these resources will add a wealth of information to your library on how mankind has dealt with suffering and defined good throughout history.

Reviving the ancient dialogue form, G. Lowes Dickinson presents a summary of various philosophies of what is good, “more desirous to set forth various points of view than finally to repudiate or endorse them.” Dickinson’s work provides a thorough understanding of each viewpoint.