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Synopsis
Physics and Politics is a book written by Walter Bagehot, a British journalist and essayist, originally published in 1872. The book is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between science and politics. Bagehot argues that the principles of physics, such as the laws of motion and thermodynamics, can be applied to politics in order to understand and improve the functioning of government.The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Bagehot examines the scientific method and how it can be applied to the study of politics. He argues that political scientists should adopt a scientific approach to their work, using empirical evidence and rigorous analysis to understand political phenomena.In the second part, Bagehot explores the relationship between science and politics. He argues that science can provide valuable insights into political problems, but that politicians must also take into account the complex social and cultural factors that shape political decisions.In the third part, Bagehot applies his ideas to specific political issues, such as the role of the monarchy in modern society, the nature of democracy, and the relationship between the state and the individual. He argues that a scientific approach to politics can help us to understand these issues and develop more effective policies.Overall, Physics and Politics is a thought-provoking and influential book that continues to be widely read and discussed today. Bagehot's ideas have had a lasting impact on the study of politics, and his insights into the relationship between science and politics remain relevant and important today.All theories as to the primitive man must be very uncertain. Granting the doctrine of evolution to be true, man must be held to have a common ancestor with the rest of the Primates. But then we do not know what their common ancestor was like. If ever we are to have a distinct conception of him, it can only be after long years of future researches and the laborious accumulation of materials, scarcely the beginning of which now exists. But science has already done something for us.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.