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“Either the conscious intellect is impotent, or is not sufficiently strong, or is not the factor positively connected with altruistic phenomenon generally or their sublime form particularly.”

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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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