Altruistic Love: A Study Of American Good Neighbors And Christian Saints - Paperback

by Pitrim A. Sorokin (Author)

Altruistic Love: A Study Of American Good Neighbors And Christian Saints by Sorokin, Pitrim A. is a book that explores the concept of altruistic love in American society. The author, Pitrim A. Sorokin, was a Russian-American sociologist who believed that love was the key to understanding human behavior. In this book, Sorokin examines the lives of American good neighbors and Christian saints to understand how they demonstrated altruistic love in their actions.The book is divided into three parts. The first part defines altruistic love and explores its role in human behavior. The second part examines the lives of American good neighbors, who are ordinary people who demonstrate love and kindness to their neighbors. Sorokin uses case studies to illustrate how these individuals live out their love for others.The third part of the book focuses on Christian saints, who are individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Sorokin examines the lives of these saints to understand how they demonstrated altruistic love in their actions. He also explores the role of religion in promoting altruistic love.Overall, Altruistic Love: A Study Of American Good Neighbors And Christian Saints is a thought-provoking book that explores the concept of love and its role in human behavior. The book is well-researched and provides insights into the lives of individuals who have dedicated themselves to serving others. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the power of love in human relationships.First Of A Vital Series Prepared By The Harvard Research Center In Altruistic Integration And Creativity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.