Essays

Essays: Speculative and Political is a collection of essays written by Arthur James Balfour, a prominent British politician and philosopher, and first published in 1920. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains essays on speculative topics such as metaphysics, ethics, and religion, while the second part deals with political issues such as the role of the state, democracy, and imperialism. In the speculative essays, Balfour explores various philosophical and religious ideas, including the nature of reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the relationship between science and religion. He also discusses the concept of morality and argues that it is not based on reason alone, but also on intuition and emotion.In the political essays, Balfour discusses the challenges facing modern democracies and the role of the state in society. He argues that democracy is not a perfect system of government and that it is important to balance individual freedom with the needs of society as a whole. He also discusses the role of imperialism in international relations and the ethical considerations involved in the exercise of power.Overall, Essays: Speculative and Political is a thought-provoking collection of essays that offers insights into the philosophical and political ideas of one of Britain's most influential thinkers.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.