"Guide to Social Philosophy" by Jagadiswar Sanyal offers a detailed academic exploration of social philosophical thought and its application to understanding human communities and institutions. This scholarly work examines fundamental questions about the nature of society, social justice, and the proper relationship between individuals and collective organizations. The text analyzes various social philosophical theories including liberalism, socialism, and communitarianism, exploring their approaches to questions of equality, freedom, and social organization. Key chapters covering Social Nature of Man, State and Sovereignty, and Social Problems and Social Pathology provide systematic analysis of how philosophical principles apply to social and political issues. Students interested in social and political philosophy will find this comprehensive guide particularly valuable for understanding how philosophical inquiry addresses contemporary social challenges and contributes to informed civic engagement and policy analysis.