The idea of progress ; an inquiry into its origin and growth

• Date de parution : 30/08/2010
• Editeur : Ebookslib
• EAN : 9781412159227
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• Support : Livre numérique

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• Thème : Sciences de la vie et de la terre, Botanique, Ecologie
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We may believe in the doctrine of Progress or we may not, but in either case it is a matter of interest to examine the origins and trace the history of what is now, even should it ultimately prove to be no more than an idolum saeculi, the animating and controlling idea of western civilisation.... Voir plus

We may believe in the doctrine of Progress or we may not, but in either case it is a matter of interest to examine the origins and trace the history of what is now, even should it ultimately prove to be no more than an idolum saeculi, the animating and controlling idea of western civilisation. For the earthly Progress of humanity is the general test to which social aims and theories are submitted as a matter of course