The Growth of Philosophic Radicalism by: Elie Halevy
Softcover. Mansfield Ctr. CT, Martino Publishing, reprint, 2013, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 554 pages. Full facsimile of the original 1928 edition. This is still one of the best discussions of the 19th century Utilitarian movement in England-the rise of the Benthamites and the conflict between the growing economic philosophy and older philosophies that emphasized human and social values. Halevy discusses Locke, Newton, Gay, Hartley, Hume, Bentham, Adam Smith, Burke, Godwin, Malthus, James Mill, Ricardo, Grote and others. Remains a standard work to this day. Clean copy.