Democracy and Social Ethics
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Democracy and Social Ethics is a 1902 book by social reformer Jane Addams that explores the ethical foundations of democracy through analyses of social problems such as poverty, labor, and urban life.
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| Democracy and Social Ethics canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Democracy and Social Ethics Context triple: [Jane Addams, notableWork, Democracy and Social Ethics]
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A.
The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
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B.
Essays, Moral and Political
Essays, Moral and Political is an early collection of philosophical writings by David Hume that explores topics in ethics, politics, and human nature, helping to establish his reputation as a leading Enlightenment thinker.
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C.
Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Program
The Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Program is a Council on Foreign Relations initiative that examines how economic development, political reform, and civil society strengthen governance and democratic institutions worldwide.
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D.
The Elements of Morality
The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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E.
Triumphant Democracy
Triumphant Democracy is a political and social treatise by industrialist Andrew Carnegie that praises American democratic institutions and contrasts them favorably with the British system of government.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Democracy and Social Ethics Target entity description: Democracy and Social Ethics is a 1902 book by social reformer Jane Addams that explores the ethical foundations of democracy through analyses of social problems such as poverty, labor, and urban life.
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A.
The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
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B.
Essays, Moral and Political
Essays, Moral and Political is an early collection of philosophical writings by David Hume that explores topics in ethics, politics, and human nature, helping to establish his reputation as a leading Enlightenment thinker.
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C.
Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Program
The Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Program is a Council on Foreign Relations initiative that examines how economic development, political reform, and civil society strengthen governance and democratic institutions worldwide.
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D.
The Elements of Morality
The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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E.
Triumphant Democracy
Triumphant Democracy is a political and social treatise by industrialist Andrew Carnegie that praises American democratic institutions and contrasts them favorably with the British system of government.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Hull House ⓘ |
| author | Jane Addams ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| explores |
ethical basis of social reform
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ethical implications of social inequality ⓘ relationship between democracy and morality ⓘ role of citizens in democratic society ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
conditions of the urban poor
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women’s role in social reform ⓘ working-class life ⓘ |
| genre |
nonfiction
ⓘ
political philosophy ⓘ social philosophy ⓘ social reform literature ⓘ |
| hasPart |
chapter on charitable effort
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chapter on educational methods ⓘ chapter on household adjustment ⓘ chapter on industrial amelioration ⓘ chapter on political reform ⓘ chapter on social settlements ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
critique of individualism
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democratic participation ⓘ ethical responsibility toward the poor ⓘ interdependence in modern society ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Progressive Era reform
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settlement house work at Hull House ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
civic responsibility
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democracy ⓘ ethics of democracy ⓘ industrialization ⓘ labor ⓘ poverty ⓘ settlement movement ⓘ social ethics ⓘ social justice ⓘ social problems ⓘ social reform ⓘ urban life ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| movement |
Progressive movement
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social gospel movement ⓘ |
| notableWorkOf | Jane Addams ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
American progressivism
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pragmatism ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1902 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Macmillan Publishers
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surface form:
Macmillan
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| setInPeriod | Progressive Era ⓘ |
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Subject: Democracy and Social Ethics Description of subject: Democracy and Social Ethics is a 1902 book by social reformer Jane Addams that explores the ethical foundations of democracy through analyses of social problems such as poverty, labor, and urban life.
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