The Dead Hand

The Dead Hand: Addresses On The Subject Of Endowments And Settlements Of Property is a book written by Arthur Hobhouse and originally published in 1880. The book is a collection of speeches given by Hobhouse on the topic of endowments and settlements of property. In these speeches, Hobhouse argues that the practice of tying up property in perpetuity through endowments and settlements is detrimental to society and the economy. He believes that the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few individuals and families through these means is not only unfair but also has negative consequences for the wider community. Hobhouse also discusses the legal and ethical implications of these practices and proposes alternative solutions to ensure a fair distribution of wealth and resources. The Dead Hand is an important work in the history of social and economic thought, and remains relevant today in discussions of wealth inequality and the role of philanthropy in society.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.