THE PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRESS IN HUMAN AFFAIRS. BY HENRY JAMES SLACK, F.G.S., BARRISTER-AT-LAW. LONDON: CHAPMAN & HALL, 193 PICCADILLY. CAY 5631 Jan 29, 1929 82883 LONDON. PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, STAMFORD STREET. BAKER LIBRARY FROM THE LIBRARY OF SENATOR NELSON W. ALDRICH CONTENTS. Sociology, or Social Science-Its Origin and Objects-Ideas of Law-Growth of Positive Science-Modern Discoveries in Chemistry, Geology, Physiology, &c.-Oneness of Creation -Sanitary Science, and its effects on Theological Opinion--- The Theological State of Mind as opposed to the Scientific -Wiser Religious Views-Man's power over Disease- Rotation of Disease Crops-Results of Sanitary Improve- ment-Connection of Filth, Disease, and Crime-Consump- Freedom not less real from Exercise within Limits-Life de- |