Oracles on Man Government (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Viscount Morley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483131237 ISBN 13: 9780483131231

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A bold, thoughtful critique of liberal ideas, democracy, and the ideas that shape society.

This work surveys how 19th‑ and early 20th‑century thinking treats progress, wealth, religion, and government. It examines the promise and limits of reform, the role of morality in politics, and the enduring questions about how societies should balance individual liberty with communal welfare. The discussion uses Morley’s analysis of Comte and related thinkers to illuminate the debates that continue to shape modern liberal thought.

• See how religion, morality, and public life intersect in views of democracy and social reform.
• Learn how wealth, property, and the state are discussed in relation to national progress.
• Understand the arguments for and against using philosophy to guide policy and social change.
• Explore the comparative perspectives from Britain and America on democracy, virtue, and governance.

Ideal for readers of political philosophy, history, and modern social theory who want a clear, critical look at how ideas about liberty, duty, and reforms have evolved.

About this title

About the Author

John E. Morley, M.D., is the founder and director of Saint Louis University s Division of Geriatric Medicine, which is consistently ranked as one of the top ten geriatric programs in the country.

Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., is an exercise physiologist and professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483131237
• ISBN 13: 9780483131231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 251