Bøker av William Thomas Thornton

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

With the rise of industrialization and the growing power of the labor movement, the question of labor has become one of the most contentious issues of our time. In this book, economist William Thomas Thornton examines the economic implications of labor and the role of government in regulating it.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This thought-provoking book explores the nature of ethical and metaphysical thought from a common-sense perspective. It argues that ethical principles should be grounded in practical experience and everyday intuition, rather than purely philosophical abstractions. The author also applies this approach to a wide range of topics, including education, politics, and social reform. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy and moral reasoning.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a passionate plea for social reform and economic justice in Ireland. Written by William Thomas Thornton, a renowned economist and social reformer, it advocates for the establishment of a system of peasant proprietorship, which would give the Irish farmers ownership of their land and a stake in the country's economy. With detailed analysis and persuasive arguments, this book offers a compelling vision for a fairer and more prosperous Ireland.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.