The Idea of Progress: An Inquiry Into its Origin and Growth

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Synopsis
Wide-ranging, erudite and stimulating, this thought-provoking volume describes the birth and development of one of the most important basic ideas of our civilization: progress, or the concept that humanity is advancing in a definite and desirable direction. Throughout, Bury examines the contributions of Darwin, Descartes, Voltaire, Locke, and other important thinkers.
Copyright:
1960

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
404 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780486780665
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
William Beard and Mrs. Miriam B. Vagts
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Philosophy
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Bookshare Staff
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