Publisher's Synopsis
Social Statics, Abridged and Revised: Together with The Man Versus The State is a book written by Herbert Spencer, a prominent English philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist. The book was first published in 1851 and was later revised and abridged in 1892. Social Statics is a treatise on the principles of ethics and political philosophy, which Spencer believed should be based on the principle of individual liberty. The book argues that individuals have the right to pursue their own happiness and that the role of the government should be limited to protecting the individual's rights and maintaining social order. Spencer also discusses the concept of social evolution and how societies change over time.The Man Versus The State is a series of essays that expands on Spencer's ideas about individual liberty and limited government. In these essays, Spencer argues against the growth of the state and the increasing intervention of the government in people's lives. He also critiques socialism and argues that it is incompatible with individual freedom.Overall, Social Statics, Abridged and Revised: Together with The Man Versus The State is an important work in the field of political philosophy and provides a compelling argument for individual liberty and limited government.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.
