Buckle And His Critics: A Study In Sociology (1895)

Buckle and His Critics: A Study in Sociology is a book written by John Mackinnon Robertson in 1895. The book is a critical analysis of the works of historian and philosopher Henry Thomas Buckle. Buckle's ideas were controversial in the 19th century, and Robertson sought to explore the criticisms that had been leveled against Buckle's theories.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed biography of Buckle, exploring his life and intellectual development. The second part of the book examines Buckle's theories in depth, including his views on the relationship between climate and civilization, the role of religion in history, and the importance of statistical analysis in understanding human behavior.Robertson's analysis is both critical and sympathetic. He acknowledges the flaws in Buckle's theories, but also recognizes the importance of his contributions to the field of sociology. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the intellectual debates of the 19th century and the development of sociology as a discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.