Essays: Scientific, Political, and Speculative (1858)

By Herbert Spencer

Book Overview

Essays: Scientific, Political, and Speculative is a collection of essays written by Herbert Spencer and published in 1858. The book includes a variety of essays on topics such as biology, psychology, sociology, politics, and philosophy. In the scientific essays, Spencer explores the principles of evolution and the laws of biology. The political essays examine the nature of government and the role of the state in society. The speculative essays delve into the mysteries of the universe and the nature of human existence. Throughout the book, Spencer presents a coherent and comprehensive worldview that emphasizes the importance of individual liberty, rational inquiry, and scientific progress. The essays are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. Essays: Scientific, Political, and Speculative is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and remains relevant today for its insights into the nature of science, politics, and human nature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104053195
• ISBN13: 9781104053192
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"