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“Scientific modes of thought cannot be developed and become generally accepted unless people renounce their primary, unreflecting, and spontaneous attempt to understand all their experience in terms of its purpose and meaning for themselves. The development that led to more adequate knowledge and increasing control of nature was therefore, considered from one aspect, also a development toward greater self-control by men.”

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Book:The history of manners
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The history of manners

This comprehensive volume delves into the development of social behavior and customs, examining how norms and conventions have shaped human interactions across different eras and cultures. more

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Norbert Elias
Norbert Elias

Norbert Elias (June 22, 1897 - August 1, 1990) was a German sociologist, one of the most important sociologists of the 20th century. He is known for his profound analysis of social change, the process of civilization, and the socialization of individual behavior. more

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