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A collection of thought-provoking essays by William Graham Sumner, a prominent sociologist and political economist of the late 19th century. These essays explore themes of individualism, freedom, and the role of government in society. Sumner’s work, often associated with social Darwinism, presents a strong defense of laissez-faire economics and limited government intervention. He argues for individual responsibility and the importance of competition in driving social progress. Essays such as 'What Social Classes Owe to Each Other' and 'The Forgotten Man' articulate Sumner’s core beliefs about the relationship between individuals, society, and the state. These writings provide valuable insights into the intellectual currents that shaped American thought during the Gilded Age and continue to resonate with contemporary debates about economic policy and social justice. Sumner’s essays offer a compelling, if controversial, perspective on the challenges of building a prosperous and free society.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
