The Mind in the Making the Relation of Intelligence to Social Reform

""The Mind in the Making: The Relation of Intelligence to Social Reform"" is a book written by James Harvey Robinson. The book explores the relationship between intelligence and social reform, arguing that social progress is dependent on the development of human intelligence. Robinson asserts that the key to solving social problems is not simply through the implementation of policies and laws, but rather through the cultivation of critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. The book covers a range of topics, including education, politics, economics, and culture, and provides insights into the ways in which intelligence can be harnessed to create positive social change. Overall, ""The Mind in the Making"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the role of intelligence in shaping society, and is a must-read for anyone interested in social reform and intellectual development.1921. Robinson, an American historian and one of the founders of the New School for Social Research, of which he was the first director. Through his writings and lectures, in which he stressed the new history-the social, scientific, and intellectual progress of humanity rather than merely political happenings-he exerted an important influence on the study and teaching of history. The Mind in the Making was a popular book, which he wrote in the hope of persuading the public of the need for critical thinking about human behavior, to shore up their democratic optimism, in the wake of World War I, and to inoculate them against authoritarian ideas. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.