The Social Cycle (book)

"The Social Cycle" by Pitirim Sorokin explores how societies evolve through repetitive cycles influenced by cultural, social, and economic factors. Sorokin argues that these cycles can be divided into three main phases: sensate (focused on materialism and pleasure), ideational (centered on spiritual and ethical values), and idealistic (a balance of both). He suggests that societies inevitably shift from one phase to another as values change, affecting everything from politics to art. This cyclical view helps us understand historical transformations and the recurring patterns that shape human experience over time.