Now, the method of philosophizing which may be termed chemical, overlooks this fact, and proceeds as if the nature of man as an individuals were not concerned at all, or concerned in a very inferior degree, in the operations of man in society. All reasoning in politics or social affairs, grounded upon principles of human nature, is objected to by reasoners of this sort, under such names as “abstract theory.” For governing their opinions and conduct, they profess to demand, in all cases without exception, specific experience.