OR, SOCIAL, CIVIL, AND POLITICAL RIGHTS AND PRINCIPLES, IN THEIR MORE POPULAR ASPECT, AND En Three Parts. PART FIRST- SOCIAL RIGHTS AND PRINCIPLES. "The feeling of right, without obligation, is simple mastery or superiority: that of GLASGOW: PORTEOUS BROTHERS, 45 WEST NILE STREET. I 8 8 0. PREFACE. THIS is the first part of the work mentioned on the title-page. It will probably be followed by the two other parts, treating of the subject in much the same way; but this part is quite complete by itself. The The contents of the chapters printed at the commencement will give a general idea of the subjects treated of; but the whole is intended to be read together, the practical examples being only intended as illustrations of the general principles treated of, and not meant as being anything particular in themselves. different chapters, however, may very well be read separately, though they are all strictly in connection with that view of the subject stated in the short introductory chapter, and a general impression is meant to be produced by the perusal of the whole; the fairness or unfairness often lying in minute shades of difference requiring attentive consideration. Chapter VIII., especially, as containing important proposals for the future, deserves attention. The subject is treated from a general outside point of view, in agreement with the word constitutional. It being thoroughly practical, and obviously intended for all, and not for the learned alone, will, it is hoped, excuse the citation of passages so well known to many. It is proper to add that Chapters I., IV., and the most part of X., and XI. were printed, and so far circulated, some years ago. |