THE PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRESS IN HUMAN AFFAIRS. BY HENRY JAMES SLACK, F.G.S., BARRISTER-AT-LAW. LONDON: CHAPMAN & HALL, 193 PICCADILLY. 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- - |