A Perplexed Philosopher: Being An Examination Of Mr. Herbert Spencer's Various Utterances On The Land Questions, With Some Incidental Reference

By Henry George

Book Overview

""A Perplexed Philosopher"" is a book written by George Henry in 1892. The book is an examination of the various utterances made by Mr. Herbert Spencer on the land questions, with some incidental reference to his Synthetic Philosophy. The author, George Henry, was an American economist and social theorist who is best known for his work on the single tax theory. In this book, Henry critiques Spencer's views on land ownership and the distribution of wealth. He argues that Spencer's ideas are flawed and that they do not take into account the social and economic realities of the time. The book is an important contribution to the debate on land reform and the role of government in regulating the distribution of wealth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economic thought and the development of social theory in the late 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436743540
• ISBN13: 9781436743549
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"