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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 satculi, 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 courses The phrase civilisation and progress has become stereotyped, and illustrates how we have come to judge a civilisation good or bad according as it is or is not prcressive. The ideals of liberty and democracy, which have their own ancient and independent justifications, have sought a new strength by attaching themselves to Progress. The conjunctions of liberty and progress, democracy and progress, meet us at every turn. Socialism, at an early stage of its modem development, sought the same aid. The friends of Mars, who cannot bear the prospect of perpetual peace, maintain that war is an indispensable instrument n,g:,.
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- ÉditeurPalala Press
- Date d'édition2016
- ISBN 10 1358790418
- ISBN 13 9781358790416
- ReliureRelié
- Langueanglais
- Nombre de pages398
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