“If you want a war, nourish a doctrine. Doctrines are the most frightful tyrants to which men are ever subject, because doctrines get inside a man's reason and betray him against himself. Civilized men have done their fiercest fighting for doctrines.”
Quote by William Graham Sumner
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Social Darwinism: selected essays
Social Darwinism: selected essays is a compilation of scholarly works that delve into the concept of Social Darwinism, examining its origins, applications, and debates within the fields of philosophy, sociology, and political science. The essays within this volume offer diverse perspectives on the theory, its historical context, and its influence on modern thought. more
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William Graham Sumner
William Graham Sumner was an influential American political scientist born on October 30, 1840, and died on April 12, 1910. He was a leading figure in social Darwinism and had a profound impact on American political thought from the late 19th to the early 20th century. more
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