Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative; Vol. 2 of 3 by Herbert Spencer
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| Author | Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903 |
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| Title |
Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative; Vol. 2 of 3 Library Edition (1891), Containing Seven Essays not before Republished, and Various other Additions. |
| Alternate Title | Essays: Scientific, Political, and Speculative; Vol. 2 of 3 |
| Contents | The genesis of science -- The classification of the sciences -- Reasons for dissenting from the philosophy of M. Comte -- On laws in general, and the order of their discovery -- The valuation of evidence -- What is electricity? -- Mill versus Hamilton: The test of truth -- Replies to criticisms -- Prof. Green's explanations -- The philosophy of style -- Use and beauty -- The sources of architectural types -- Gracefulness -- Personal beauty -- The origin and function of music -- The physiology of laughter. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Science |
| Subject | Philosophy |
| Subject | Political science |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53395 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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