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Leonard Darwin

    Leonard Darwin was an English politician and economist whose intellectual work delved into the complexities of human progress and societal development. As the son of Charles Darwin, he explored the deductive reasoning of his father within social and economic spheres. His analyses focused on the strategic application of economic principles and political thought to achieve deliberate societal advancements. His legacy lies in his profound contemplation of the balance between individual liberty and collective well-being.

    Organic Evolution
    Bimetallism
    What is Eugenics?
    Municipal Trade: The Advantages and Disadvantages Resulting
    • 2023

      This timely study of municipal trade offers a nuanced examination of the potential benefits and drawbacks of public ownership and management of utilities and other essential services. Written by the distinguished British economist and social reformer Leonard Darwin, it provides a comprehensive overview of the historical, economic, and social factors shaping the debate over municipal trade, and it highlights the key challenges facing policymakers and citizens today.

      Municipal Trade: The Advantages and Disadvantages Resulting
    • 2022
    • 2018

      Bimetallism

      A summary and examination of the arguments for and against a bimetallic system of currency

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Examining the arguments surrounding a bimetallic currency system, this book provides an in-depth analysis of both the advantages and disadvantages of bimetallism. It presents historical perspectives and economic theories from the original 1897 edition, offering insights into the monetary debates of the time. The unchanged reprint preserves the original content, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of currency systems and economic thought.

      Bimetallism
    • 2017

      Organic Evolution

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Originally published in 1921, this book by Major Leonard Darwin (1850-1943), a son of Charles Darwin, presents a personal perspective on evolution, produced in the hope of inducing 'some competent biologist to write a book suitable for the general reader in which recent changes of opinion in regard to organic evolution are clearly discussed and wisely criticised'.

      Organic Evolution