Pitirim Sorokin

Pitirim Sorokin was a Lithuanian-American sociologist known for his work on social change, culture, and civilization. He believed that societies go through cycles of stability and upheaval, driven by shifting values and beliefs. Sorokin emphasized the importance of moral and spiritual factors in shaping social development, proposing that societal progress depends on balancing material and spiritual interests. His research helped deepen understanding of how cultural and moral dynamics influence history and social systems, making him a significant figure in sociology and the study of societal transformation.