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Facts and Comments

Facts and Comments

Spencer, Herbert

Hardcover

PhilosophyGeneral ParentingGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163343854
ISBN13: 9781163343852
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Facts and Comments is a collection of essays and articles written by the renowned British philosopher and sociologist, Herbert Spencer. The book was first published in 1902, and it contains a range of Spencer's thoughts on various topics, including politics, ethics, education, and science. The essays in Facts and Comments are written in Spencer's characteristic style, which is clear, concise, and often provocative. He draws on his extensive knowledge of history, philosophy, and science to offer his insights on contemporary issues and debates. Some of the essays in the book focus on political and social issues, such as the role of the state, the rights of individuals, and the nature of democracy. Spencer argues that the state should have limited power and that individual freedom should be protected. He also criticizes the idea of socialism and argues that it would lead to the loss of individual initiative and creativity. Other essays in the book deal with scientific and philosophical topics, such as evolution, psychology, and ethics. Spencer was a strong advocate of Darwin's theory of evolution, and he believed that it could be applied to all aspects of human life, including the development of society and culture. He also explores the nature of morality and argues that ethical principles can be derived from the laws of nature. Overall, Facts and Comments is a fascinating collection of essays that provides a window into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Spencer's ideas continue to be debated and discussed today, and this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, sociology, or political theory.1902. British philosopher and sociologist, Herbert Spencer was a major figure in the intellectual life of the Victorian era. He was one of the principal proponents of evolutionary theory in the mid nineteenth century, and his reputation at the time rivaled that of Charles Darwin. This is a collection of his leftover essays, published in the certainty that it would be his last volume. The topics range from art to vaccination via gymnastics and euthanasia. Especially noted is his essay on style. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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