Evident Quote by William Ernest Hocking
“Nothing is more evident, I venture to think, as a result of two or three thousand years of social philosophizing, than that society must live and thrive by way of the native impulses of individual human beings.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay: “The Social Impulse,” 1930
Society thrives when individuals act according to innate human drives rather than imposed philosophies.
In simple terms: Human nature drives society.
Key Takeaway
Honor natural impulses.
Themes
human nature
society
philosophy
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- education reform
- community building
- policy making
Key Concepts
individualism
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do innate impulses shape modern culture?
- When should society curb natural drives?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting rational critique may ignore harmful instincts.