Published in 1892, this collection of essays by philosopher Henry James explores the concept of society, viewed as the embodiment of humanity's collective will and potential. James draws on a wide range of philosophical, historical, and literary sources to sketch out his vision of the ideal society and the role it can play in advancing human progress. Whether you're a student of philosophy or simply interested in the big questions of human existence, this book offers plenty of food for thought.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.