On society
1918, First Edition. London : Macmillan. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #419647
Physical description; xii, 444 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; "The lectures I now issue were part of the courses which I gave frequently at Newton hall and elsewhere to several positivist societies in various cities."--Preface. Contents; pt. I.I. The ethic of humanism. II. Family life. III. The functions of the state. IV. A state church. V. Economic duties. VI. The economic problem. VII. The future of the working classes. VIII. The gospel of industry. IX-X. Comte and Mill. XI. The morals of trade. XII. The morals of the intellect. Note: on Newton hall.--pt. II. Inaugural address, 1891. Mediaeval chivary, 1881. First annual address, 1882. Annual address, 1884. Subjects; Comte, Auguste 1798-1857. Mill, John Stuart 1806-1873. Harrison, Frederic 1831-1923. Positivism Great Britain Addresses, essays, lectures. Sociology Great Britain Addresses, essays, lectures.
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