The Problem Of Freedom (1911)

The Problem of Freedom is a book written by George Herbert Palmer in 1911. The book explores the concept of freedom, its meaning, and its significance in human life. Palmer examines the different philosophical and ethical theories surrounding freedom and its limitations, including determinism and the role of the state in regulating individual freedom. He also discusses the relationship between freedom and morality, and the importance of individual responsibility in the exercise of freedom. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most fundamental and complex concepts in human history, and is still relevant today in discussions of individual rights and social justice.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.

George Herbert Palmer (1842–1933), was an American educator, philosopher, and author. He was born in Boston, a graduate of Harvard (1864), Andover Theological Seminary (1870), and studied in Europe (1867–69). He became a tutor in Greek at Harvard (1870) and taught there the rest of his career, becoming professor emeritus and overseer (1913–19). He was the first Harvard professor to abandon the textbook and recitation method of teaching philosophy and to work out his own system of ideas in lectures. His books include The Life and Works of George Herbert (1905); translations of the Odyssey and Sophocles' Antigone; The Field of Ethics (1901); and Altruism: Its Nature and Varieties (1919). He also wrote a biography (1908) of his second wife, Alice Freeman Palmer, his autobiography (1930), and a number of essays on education and other topics.