34th in a seriesThe achievement of Jane Addams can be put in one sentence. She invented Social Ethics, both practically and theoretically. Social Ethics is a theory of normative behavior, which is founded on the premise that the moral life of individuals can be perfected only in society, only through social engagement and interaction. To live a fully good life, individuals must examine their social institutions as well as their own consciences to determine whether they are just and democratic, and if they f … (read more)
