Social Statics, Abridged And Revised

Social Statics, Abridged and Revised: Together with The Man versus The State is a book written by Herbert Spencer in 1892. The book is a revised and abridged version of Spencer's original work, Social Statics, which was first published in 1851. The revised edition includes an additional essay, The Man versus The State, which was originally published in 1884. The book explores the idea of social statics, which is the study of social order and the principles that govern it. Spencer argues that society should be organized based on the principles of individual liberty and voluntary cooperation. He also discusses the role of the state in society and argues that the state should have a limited role in the lives of individuals. In The Man versus The State, Spencer argues that the state should not interfere with the lives of individuals and that individuals should be free to pursue their own interests without interference from the state. He also discusses the dangers of state intervention in society, arguing that it can lead to tyranny and the suppression of individual freedom. Overall, Social Statics, Abridged and Revised: Together with The Man versus The State is a thought-provoking book that explores the principles of individual liberty and the role of the state in society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy and the principles of social order.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.