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“The home is the most important factor in civilization, and that civilization is to be measured at different stages largely by the development in the home.”

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Herbert Spencer
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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