The Philosophy Of Henry George

The Philosophy of Henry George is a book written by George Raymond Geiger that delves into the economic and social philosophy of Henry George. Henry George was a renowned American economist and social reformer who lived in the late 19th century. He is best known for his theory of land value taxation, which proposes that land should be taxed based on its economic value rather than the value of the buildings or improvements on it.In this book, Geiger explores the key ideas of Henry George's philosophy, including his views on land ownership, taxation, and economic inequality. He also examines the historical context in which George developed his ideas, as well as their relevance to contemporary economic and political debates.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Henry George's philosophy. Geiger begins by providing an overview of George's life and work, before moving on to explore his ideas on land ownership and the role of government in regulating land use.Geiger also examines George's views on taxation, arguing that his land value tax proposal is a more equitable and efficient form of taxation than traditional income or sales taxes. He also explores George's ideas on economic inequality, arguing that his focus on land ownership and taxation can help to address some of the root causes of poverty and inequality in society.Overall, The Philosophy of Henry George is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most influential economic and social philosophers of the modern era. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the ideas and legacy of Henry George, as well as their relevance to contemporary debates on economic and social policy.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.

John Dewey(1859 1952) was anAmerican philosopher, psychologistandeducational reformerwhose ideas have been influential in education and social reform. Dewey was an important early developer of the philosophy ofpragmatismand one of the founders offunctional psychology. He was a major representative ofprogressive educationandliberalism.In 1894 Dewey joined the newly foundedUniversity of Chicago(1894 1904) where he developed his belief in an empirically based theory of knowledge, becoming associated with the newly emerging Pragmatic philosophy. His time at the University of Chicago resulted in four essays collectively entitledThought and its Subject-Matter, which was published with collected works from his colleagues at Chicago under the collective titleStudies in Logical Theory(1903). During that time Dewey also initiated theUniversity of Chicago Laboratory Schools, where he was able to actualize the pedagogical beliefs that provided material for his first major work on education, The School and Social Progress(1899).In 1899, Dewey was elected president of theAmerican Psychological Association. From 1904 until his retirement in 1930 he was professor of philosophy at both Columbia Universityand Columbia University'sTeachers College.In 1905 he became president of theAmerican Philosophical Association. He was a longtime member of theAmerican Federation of Teachers.