What is the goal of a society? (worldhelp)

[Berenger]

The goal of a society is to satisfy the needs of its members.

The needs of individuals are, according to Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, the following:



Translated to tasks and institutions a society can provide*:

Self-actualization: Education and institutions that promote arts and science. Also organized religion or higher concepts, e.g. "democracy".

Esteem: A social system that allows to advance in station by personal merit. Protection of basic human dignity by law or custom.

Love: Can't really be provided by a state or larger society, except for the "belonging to a group" part.

Safety: Military, police, fire service and the like.

Physical: All regulations that ensure people have food and shelter. Prevention of diseases and famines.


* This is by no means a complete or scientific elaboration, just the first few thoughts that came to my mind.