Physics and Politics, Or, Thoughts on the Application of the Principles of "natural Selection" and "inheritance" to Political SocietyIvan R. Dee, 1999 - 211 pagini One of the great short masterpieces of nineteenth-century thought, Physics and Politics is in essence a brilliant essay in social psychology. It defines with grim humor the conditions of stability and social progress. "Physics" in Bagehot's book, refers to natural science; "politics" to social science. His vastly stimulating analysis was the first important effort to comprehend the implications of the new science (especially Darwinism) for the study of political affairs. In the process, Bagehot makes unforgettably clear the complex, often tragic relation between individual and collective happiness. Roger Kimball's introduction and notes place Bagehot's ideas in perspective for today's reader and evaluate the continuing usefulness of his observations. "We go to Bagehot for something that seems very difficult to convey accurately through mere definition or single examples--the true character of political man. This character, in turn, is important to discover, because on it depends the possibility of leading a life above 'physics, ' a life better than that of the jungle."--Jacques Barzun. |
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Pagina 82
... equal primitive unreasonableness — a literary taste always begins on some decent reason , but once started , it is propagated as a fashion in dress is propagated ; even those who do not like it read it because it is there , and because ...
... equal primitive unreasonableness — a literary taste always begins on some decent reason , but once started , it is propagated as a fashion in dress is propagated ; even those who do not like it read it because it is there , and because ...
Pagina 146
... equal - on the greatness or littleness of the things to be discussed . There are periods when great ideas are “ in the air , " and when , from some cause or other , even common persons seem to partake of an unusual elevation . The age ...
... equal - on the greatness or littleness of the things to be discussed . There are periods when great ideas are “ in the air , " and when , from some cause or other , even common persons seem to partake of an unusual elevation . The age ...
Pagina 160
... equal in size , though inferior in valor . It was only when she had conquered Italy that she began to measure herself against Asiatic despotisms . She became great enough to beat them before she advanced far enough to contend with them ...
... equal in size , though inferior in valor . It was only when she had conquered Italy that she began to measure herself against Asiatic despotisms . She became great enough to beat them before she advanced far enough to contend with them ...
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The Preliminary Age | 3 |
The Use of Conflict | 39 |
Nationmaking | 75 |
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