Human Traits And Their Social Significance

Irwin Edman (1896 Ä1954) was an American philosopher. He was a professor of philosophy at Columbia University. In addition to writing philosophical works, Edman was a frequent contributor to literary magazines such as The New Yorker, the Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times Magazine, Harper's, and Commentary. The Introduction begins, "This book was written, originally and primarily, for use in a course entitled "Introduction to Contemporary Civilization," required of all Freshmen in Columbia Col