“Among peoples who possess a highly developed pugnacious instinct we find the greatest progress in the arts, sciences, social and political organization, commerce and industry. The instinct takes the milder form of rivalry which is the motive force of the great portion of the serious labors of mankind.”
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An Introduction to Philosophy
This book serves as a foundational guide to the study of philosophy, exploring various philosophical ideas and their historical context. more
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