Coit, Stanton 1857-1944 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Is Civilization a Disease?" by Stanton Coit is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1917. The book explores the critical examination of civilization and its implications for humanity, particularly questioning the moral underpinnings of trade and social systems. It engages with the idea that civilization might not be the ultimate progression for humanity but rather could be seen as a potentially harmful entity, reflecting Coit’s exploration of civilization through a moral lens. In this work, Coit argues that civilization, with its economic systems and societal structures, often sacrifices individual well-being for broader social progress. He presents a thought-provoking analysis, drawing parallels between civilization and disease, implying that the structures often glorified might actually serve to oppress or degrade humanity. Through discussions of historical examples, philosophical insights, and sociological observations, he critiques the ethical implications of commerce and governance, suggesting that the foundations of modern civilization could be primarily rooted in exploitation and inequality. Coit ultimately presents a vision for a new social order that prioritizes community over individualism, positing that a radical shift in values could lead to genuine human flourishing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-08-08 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Social problems Civilization HM Original publication data not identified 17013984 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29639 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29639 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133656.0 29639