Quote by Aneurin Bevan

Now, the vicissitudes that afflict the individual have their source in society. It is this situation that has given currency to the phrase social forces. Personal relations have given way to impersonal ones. The Great Society has arrived and the task of our generation is to bring it under control. The study of how it is to be done is the function of politics.

Now, the vicissitudes that afflict the individual have their

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that society plays a significant role in shaping the challenges faced by individuals. The term "social forces" refers to the external factors that impact and influence individuals' lives. The shift from personal relationships to impersonal ones signifies a change in the dynamics of society. The quote suggests that in our generation, the main goal is to understand and regulate these forces, thus achieving control over the transformation that society is experiencing. Politics is presented as the discipline responsible for studying and finding solutions to manage this societal change effectively.

By Aneurin Bevan

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