In 1894, the British sociologist Benjamin Kidd published Social Evolution, an influential book that summarised and evaluated the prevailing social theories at the end of the nineteenth century: Karl Marx's socialism and Herbert Spencer's social Darwinism. Both of these conflicting theories were based on Darwinian evolutionary theory. In this book, Kidd discusses the immense changes that applied science has brought to the world and the interconnectedness of everyone. The book's ten chapters include discussions of the ...
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In 1894, the British sociologist Benjamin Kidd published Social Evolution, an influential book that summarised and evaluated the prevailing social theories at the end of the nineteenth century: Karl Marx's socialism and Herbert Spencer's social Darwinism. Both of these conflicting theories were based on Darwinian evolutionary theory. In this book, Kidd discusses the immense changes that applied science has brought to the world and the interconnectedness of everyone. The book's ten chapters include discussions of the conditions of human progress, the function of religious beliefs, and the organisation of the working classes. Kidd found flaws in both Karl Marx's and Herbert Spencer's vision of society's future and concluded that religion was essential for the evolution of society because it acts in the interest of generational group survival rather than individual competition. Social Evolution called for a comprehensive study of society because a new era in Western civilisation was beginning.
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Add this copy of Social Evolution to cart. $19.81, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1895 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Binding split, covers bumped, page block worn, spine age toned, text clear. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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Add this copy of Social Evolution to cart. $25.05, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1895 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Green cloth library binding. Black lettering on backstrip. Light shelf wear. Bookplate inside front cover. Library markings on rear end papers. Binding firm. Pages age toned with pencil markings throughout. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Social Evolution to cart. $27.06, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1895 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover.8vo. Red cloth boards. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Backstrip sunned. Light wear and some light damage around edges. Firm binding. Light pencil markings but pages otherwise clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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Add this copy of Social Evolution to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by de Wit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hutchinson, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1894 by MacMillan.
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Add this copy of Social Evolution to cart. $31.71, very good condition, Sold by Green Ink Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hay on Wye, HEREFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1906 by Macmillan London.
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