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“The organizer of industry who thinks he has 'made' himself and his business has found a whole social system ready to his hand in skilled workers, machinery, a market, peace and order - a vast apparatus and a pervasive atmosphere, the joint creation of millions of men and scores of generations. Take away the whole social factor, and we have not Robinson Crusoe with his salvage from the wreck and his acquired knowledge, but the native savage living on roots, berries and vermin.”

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Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse
Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse

Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse was a notable British journalist and social reformer, recognized for his contributions to the discourse on social reform and political commentary. Born on September 8, 1864, and passing away on June 21, 1929, Hobhouse played a significant role in the Fabian Society and the intellectual movement of Fabian socialism. Hobhouse's career included journalism, where he worked for several newspapers and magazines, and he was also a prolific author. His focus was on social issues such as education, prison reform, and the rights of women and workers, advocating for social justice and equality. His writings had a profound impact on the development of social policies in the UK and internationally. more

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