The Mind In The Making

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ISBN: 9789376807543

The Relation Of Intelligence To Social Reform

James Harvey Robinson

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English

Double 9 Books
01 December 2025

Sociology

The mind in the making: The relation of intelligence to social reform examines how patterns of human thinking influence social conditions and collective progress. The work argues that many persistent social problems arise not merely from external circumstances but from inherited habits of thought that shape perception and behavior. It explores how traditional assumptions, unexamined beliefs, and emotional responses limit the effective use of intelligence in addressing conflict, inequality, and social disorder. Emphasis is placed on the need for critical reflection and intellectual flexibility, encouraging readers to question inherited ideas rather than accept them as fixed truths. The discussion highlights the contrast between advances in scientific understanding and the slower evolution of social reasoning, suggesting that reform depends on aligning intelligence with evidence, reason, and humane values. Throughout the work, attention is given to the connection between mental attitudes and social action, proposing that clearer thinking can lead to more constructive policies and relationships. The book ultimately presents intelligence as a dynamic force capable of guiding social improvement when freed from rigid traditions and habitual misconceptions.

By: James Harvey Robinson
Imprint: Double 9 Books
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9789376807543
ISBN 10: 9376807545
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Harvey Robinson was an American historian and intellectual who played a significant role in reshaping the study of history through the development of New History, an approach he founded alongside Charles Austin Beard. This method expanded historical scholarship by linking past events to contemporary social, political, and intellectual issues, encouraging history to be studied as a living tool for understanding modern life. His work emphasized the close relationship between historical thinking and the social sciences, highlighting how inherited ideas and traditions influence present behavior and institutions. Born in Bloomington, Illinois, he pursued higher education at Illinois State University, Harvard University, and the University of Freiburg, experiences that contributed to his broad and interdisciplinary outlook. His academic career reflected a commitment to questioning traditional narratives and promoting critical inquiry. Throughout his writing, he focused on the evolution of human thought, the impact of ideas on society, and the importance of intellectual adaptability. His contributions helped redefine historical study as a means of social understanding and reform rather than a record of isolated events.