Knowledge is Power: A Guide to Personal CultureHutchinson, 1935 - 360 pages |
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Page 253
... social law , of ancient mythology , of religion , of civilization , are to be found in the study of language . The science of language is also an historical science , and indeed this branch of it is the most important . For all speech ...
... social law , of ancient mythology , of religion , of civilization , are to be found in the study of language . The science of language is also an historical science , and indeed this branch of it is the most important . For all speech ...
Page 284
... social evolution to an enormous extent . Indeed , religion is not only helpful , but essential , to social progress ; and Mr. Kidd shows how , if the human race were governed merely by reason , apart from religion , there would set in a ...
... social evolution to an enormous extent . Indeed , religion is not only helpful , but essential , to social progress ; and Mr. Kidd shows how , if the human race were governed merely by reason , apart from religion , there would set in a ...
Page 334
... social advantages which such an institution affords . The numerous evening classes conducted by capable teachers give young men an opportunity of improving their general education , or taking up some special subject . And in connection ...
... social advantages which such an institution affords . The numerous evening classes conducted by capable teachers give young men an opportunity of improving their general education , or taking up some special subject . And in connection ...
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