The concept of social policy in the classics of Hungarian social policy

Abstract

The author, based on the works of major figures in the history of social policy discusses main trends in social professions in Hungary until World War II. As a consequence of the current analysis it can be stated that different approaches highlighting various elements of the conflicting needs of the individual and the community may find a common basis in the theory of social justice and moral values. Theorist before World War II continued a dialogue on various perspectives in social policy. This dialogic approach might serve as a lesson for today’s professionals.