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“It is a mistake to assume that government must necessarily last forever. The institution marks a certain stage of civilization-is natural to a particular phase of human development. It is not essential, but incidental. As amongst the Bushmen we find a state antecedent to government, so may there be one in which it shall have become extinct.”

Quote by Herbert Spencer

Book:Social Statics; Or, The Conditions Essential to Human Happiness Specified, & the First of Them Developed

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Social Statics; Or, The Conditions Essential to Human Happiness Specified, & the First of Them Developed

This book delves into the theoretical underpinnings of human well-being, analyzing the essential factors that contribute to individual and societal happiness. more

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Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher, sociologist, and writer, best known for his theory of social Darwinism. His ideas had a profound impact on social and political theories of the late 19th century. more

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