“Above all, do not give up your moral and political autonomy by accepting in somebody else's terms the illiberal practicality of the bureaucratic ethos or the liberal practicality of the moral scatter. Know that many personal troubles cannot be solved merely as troubles, but must be understood in terms of public issues and in terms of the problems of history making.”
Quote by C. Wright Mills
Work
C. Wright Mills: Letters and Autobiographical Writings
C. Wright Mills: Letters and Autobiographical Writings is a compilation of letters and essays that provide a glimpse into the personal and intellectual journey of the influential sociologist C. Wright Mills. The collection includes correspondence with notable figures of his time, reflecting on his academic pursuits and societal observations. The autobiographical writings offer a window into Mills' thought process and the evolution of his sociological theories. more
Author
C. Wright Mills
C. Wright Mills was an American sociologist known for his research on power structures and social conflict. His work emphasized the impact of social structures on individual lives and introduced the concept of 'the sociological imagination'. more