Sociology, popular lectures and discussions before the Brooklyn Ethical Association

By

Brooklyn Ethical Association.

Type

Book

Material

Published material

Publication info

Boston, J. H. West, 1890

Notes

"Collateral readings suggested" at beginning of each chapter.

Contents: Preface.--The scope and principles of the evolution philosophy, by L. G. Janes.--The relativity of knowledge, by R. G. Eccles.--Primitive man, by Z. S. Sampson.--Growth of the marriage relation, by C. S. Wake.--Evolution of the state, by J. A. Taylor.--Evolution of law, by Rufus Sheldon.--Evolution of medical science, by R. G. Eccles.--Evolution of arms and armor, by J. C. Kimball.--Evolution of the mechanic arts, by J. A. Skilton.--Evolution of the wages system, by George Gunton.--Education as a factor in civilization, by Caroline B. Le Row.--

Contents: Evolution and social reforms: I. The theological method, by J. W. Chadwick. II. The socialistic method, by William Potts. III. The anarchistic method, by H. O. Pentecost. IV. The scientific method, by D. G. Thompson.--Asa gray: his life and work, by Mrs. Mary Treat.--Edward Livingston Youmans: the man and his work, by John Fiske.

Subjects

Civilization , Evolution , Sociology

Language

English

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.26054