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“Love is the supreme value around which all moral values can be integrated into one ethical system valid for the whole of humanity.”

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Pitirim Sorokin
Pitirim Sorokin

Pitirim Sorokin was a Russian sociologist and anthropologist who made significant contributions to the field of sociology. He is known for his work on social structure, social change, and cultural evolution. Sorokin's theories have had a lasting impact on the study of sociology and have influenced various sociological theories. more

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