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"The lectures I now issue were part of the courses which I gave frequently at Newton hall and elsewhere to several positivist societies in various cities."--Pref
pt. I. I. The ethic of humanism. II. Family life. III. The functions of the state. IV. A state church. V. Economic duties, VI. The economic problem. VII. The future of the working classes. VIII. The gospel of industry. IX-X. Comte and Mill. XI. The morals of trade. XII. The morals of the intellect. Note: on Newton hall.--pt. II. Inaugural address, 1881. Mediaeval chivalry, 1881. First annual address, 1882. Annual address, 1884