Addams publishes the first chapter of Newer Ideals of Peace, in Charities and the Commons, arguing for a new approach to peace propaganda. She makes a direct appeal to sentiments and opinions to oppose the exploitation of the weak and to reject of blind militarism.

Addams, comparing past and present ideas of religion, discuses ideas on morality and the human condition.

Addams, compares ideas of religion in the past and present and discusses ideas on morality and the human condition.

Addams praises the works of Leo Tolstoy and shows how they relate to modern society.

Addams reflects on the role of the elderly in society.