The history of formation and modern problems of social philosophy are considered; the main categories are revealed. A problem-based methodological method of presenting the material is used, which allows you to study basic socio-philosophical concepts and concepts in the context of real problems, and not in an abstract theoretical form. It offers an introduction to the ideas of the classics of social philosophy, as well as the works of modern domestic and foreign researchers. The first edition was published in 2011. Prepared in accordance with the standard program of the discipline. For students, undergraduates, graduate students, everyone interested in socio-humanitarian issues.