Originally published in 1899. Contents Include: The Three Lines of Criticism - Rise and Conditions of the Philosophical Theory of the State - Sociological Compared with Philosophical Theory - The paradox of Political Obligation Self Government - The problem of Political Obligation more Radically treated - The Conception of a "Real" Will - The Conception of Liberty as Illustrated by the Foregoing Suggestions - Psychological Illustration of the Idea of a Real or General Will - Nature of the End of the State and Consequent Limit of State Action - Rousseau's Theory as Applied to the Modern State: Kant, Fichte, Hegel - The Analysis of a Modern State, Hegel's "Philosophy of Right" - Institutions Considered as Ethical Ideas

Bernard Bosanquet, FBA (14 June 1848 – 8 February 1923) was a British philosopher and political theorist, and an influential figure on matters of political and social policy in late 19th and early 20th century Britain. His work influenced – but was later subject to criticism by – many thinkers, notably Bertrand Russell, John Dewey and William James. Bernard was the husband of Charity Organisation Society leader Helen Bosanquet.