Charles Horton Cooley and the Social Gospel influence

Author

Taylor Emerson Styes

Date Approved

2019

Degree Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department or School

History and Philosophy

Committee Member

Richard Nation, Ph.D.

Committee Member

John Wegner, Ph.D.

Committee Member

Ashley Johnson-Bavery, Ph.D.

Abstract

Charles Horton Cooley was one of the fundamental American intellectuals of the early twentieth century, primarily due to his social theories that involved the connection between individuals and society. This thesis demonstrates this connection with the influence of the Social Gospel movement as a basis for Cooley’s evolving social organization theories that remained important for the next generation of sociologists. The last stage of this thesis examines the transition away from the Social Gospel influence through Cooley’s organic social process, while Cooley retained parallels with the Social Gospel.

Recommended Citation

Styes, Taylor Emerson, "Charles Horton Cooley and the Social Gospel influence" (2019). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 975.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/975