I.

Introduction
Social Philosophy
Social Philosophy is one of the main and important branches of Philosophy. It is
the thoughtful consideration of human society. Social Philosophy tries to find out the
basic laws which operate in the society and influence human relations It gives insight into
the actual activities of human beings in the society. Social Philosophy tries to study
society from philosophical point of view and tries to find out the link between human
society and the basic nature of ultimate reality.
Social Philosophys nature is Normative, Evaluative and Speculative. Social Philosophy
has two main functions namely Critical and Constructive. Social Philosophy transcends
the conclusions of other sciences; it also maintained that Social Philosophy is closely
connected with social sciences.
Social Philosophy studies the interrelation of social organizations and the relation
of individual to these organizations. It studies the structure and functions of social
systems and investigates into their philosophical implications. Social Philosophy tries to
meet all the requirements to maintain social solidarity. It views the entire mankind as one
family which has a unique kind of fraternity and commitment.
Social Philosophy is closely connected with Sociology, Politics and Ethics.
Sociology and Politics are positive disciplines whereas Ethics and Social Philosophy are
normative disciplines. Sociology is the science of the web of social relationships. Politics
is concerned with State and political institutions. Ethics is the science of Highest Good of
individual. Social Philosophy studies the purpose and the meaning of entire human
existence. It deals with the common Good of individuals in society. The key concept of
Sociology is social relations. The key concept of Politics is power. Ethics is concerned
with rightness or wrongness of actions of individual. The key concept of Social
Philosophy is knowledge of social ideals in the social relationships. Social Philosophy
includes everything which has human and social significance.

II. Definition of Terms

ConstructiveCritical
Ethics is a branches of Philosophy inquire into what is Right or Good for man
Evaluative- Social philosophy seeks to explain the nature of society in the light of the
principle of social solidarity. It shows the value on which social progress of man depends.
Social Philosophy tries to expose the drawbacks of social institutions and the social
behavior of people. It sets the higher ideals for the guidance of conduct in human society
Man is a social animal.
Normative means relating to an ideal standard or model, or being based on what is
considered to be the normal or correct way of doing something
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as
the nature knowledge, truth, justice, beauty, mind and language
Politics is a positive discipline which is concerned with the State. It studies the various
forms of authority and the political organizations.
Social Philosophy studies the interactions and inter-relations that exist among men and
their groups.
Society is a group of individuals united together with a definite end in view
Sociology- It is the science of the origin, structure and development of the society.
Speculative- A social philosophy is deeply concerned with the study of the inner
implications of social phenomena. Social Philosophy attempts to understand the patterns,
changes and tendencies of societies. It explores philosophical questions about social
issues, social behavior and social values.

III. Instrument

IV. Discussion
Philosophy is the root of all knowledge. It is considered as mother of all sciences
Man The entire existence of every human being is sustained, nurtured, furthered and
developed in all
the aspects through the active cooperation of his fellow beings.
Society is a web social relationship. It is a dynamic organization of purposive
individuals.
Social philosophy studies the interactions and inter-relations that exist among men and
their groups.
Normative, in Social Philosophy, is concerned with what ought to be done to realize the
ideal involved in our social existence.
Evaluative tries to expose the drawbacks of social institutions and the social behavior of
people. It sets the higher ideals for the guidance of conduct in human society
Speculative explores philosophical questions about social issues, social behavior and
social values.
Critical The Critical function of Social Philosophy consists in verifying the validity of
approaches and methods.
Constructive aspect of Social Philosophy studies the validity of the social ideals.
Sociology
Politics tries to reach the goal through the State. The State by demanding obedience of
Laws and by using its power tries to maintain social order. Social Philosophy lays down
the norms of common good

Ethics, in relation to social philosophy, it primarily concerned with the study of social
relations in a community.