“It is not till it is discovered that high individual incomes will not purchase the mass of mankind immunity from cholera, typhus, and ignorance, still less secure them the positive advantages of educational opportunity and economic security, that slowly and reluctantly, amid prophecies of moral degeneration and economic disaster, society begins to make collective provision for needs which no ordinary individual, even if he works overtime all his life, can provide himself.”
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R. H. Tawney
R. H. Tawney was a distinguished British historian and social theorist, recognized for his contributions to the study of economic and social history. Born on November 30, 1880, and passing away on January 16, 1962, Tawney's research focused on the intersection of religion, ethics, and social justice in economic progress. He is most renowned for his critique of capitalism and his passionate advocacy for social equality. more
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