This collection of essays and speeches from Arthur James Balfour, a leading British philosopher and politician of the early 20th century, provides insights into his intellectual life and worldview. Balfour covers a range of topics, from the nature of knowledge and morality to the political situation in Europe. While some of the material may be challenging for modern readers, Balfour's wit and erudition make this book a valuable addition to any library of political philosophy. 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.