Benjamin Kidd
Benjamin Kidd

Author: David Paul Crook

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1984-07-05

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 9780521258043

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This is an intellectual biography of Benjamin Kidd, a leading Social Darwinist in the years before World War I, and a social prophet in the tradition of Comte and Spencer. His first book Social Evolution, published in 1894, was an immediate and enormous success around the world. In it, Kidd developed a collectivist form of Social Darwinism in tune with the values of Progressivism in America and the 'new liberalism' in Britain. By many it was regarded as the basis for a properly scientific sociology, and the combination of its claims to scientific methodology, with an emphasis on non-rational forces as the agents of progress accurately caught the temper of its times. Launched on his career as a writer, Kidd's subsequent books and journalism continued to exercise extraordinary influence. His 'social imperialism', linking a bio-political defence of empire with a programme of social reform, won currency in the Anglo-American world at a time of expansionary fervour.

From Comte to Benjamin Kidd - the Appeal to Biology Or Evolution for Human Guidance
From Comte to Benjamin Kidd - the Appeal to Biology Or Evolution for Human Guidance

Author: Robert Mackintosh

Publisher: Bryant Press

Published: 2009-05

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781444629873

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Originally published in 1899. PREFACE: The historical sketch and criticism here attempted had its proximate origin in two consecutive years' work with a senior class of sociology at Lancashire College. In 1896 - 97 essays were prescribed on topics suggested by Mr. Benjamin Kidd's Social Evolution; while the seniors of 1897 - 98 attended lectures covering rather more ground. The material thus collected has been again revised and again considerably added to...... This early works is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

FROM COMTE TO BENJAMIN KIDD TH
FROM COMTE TO BENJAMIN KIDD TH

Author: Robert 1858-1933 Mackintosh

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-26

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9781362112945

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FROM COMTE TO BENJAMIN KIDD
FROM COMTE TO BENJAMIN KIDD

Author: Robert 1858-1933 Mackintosh

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-26

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781362113508

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.