The Challenge Of Facts And Other Essays (1914)

The Challenge Of Facts And Other Essays is a collection of essays written by William Graham Sumner and published in 1914. The book is divided into two parts, the first part containing essays on the concept of facts and the second part containing essays on various social and economic issues.In the first part, Sumner explores the nature of facts and their role in the understanding of the world. He argues that facts are objective and independent of human thought and that they are the foundation of all knowledge. He also discusses the challenges of interpreting and verifying facts and the role of bias and subjectivity in this process.The second part of the book contains essays on a range of topics, including the nature of democracy, the role of government in society, and the relationship between economics and morality. Sumner argues that democracy is not a panacea for all social problems and that government intervention in the economy can often do more harm than good.Overall, The Challenge Of Facts And Other Essays is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores the nature of knowledge, truth, and society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, sociology, or political theory.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.