Principles of Western CivilisationThe close of an era.--The shifting of the centre of significance in the evolutionary hypothesis. The principle of projected efficiency.--The position in modern thought.--The phenomenon of western liberalism.--The problem.--The ascendency of the present.--The passing of the present under the control of the future.--The development of the great antinomy in western history.--The modern world-conflict.--Towards the future. |
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... spirit of the ideas from which its funda- mental premises were developed that has become the dominant influence in the modern epoch of commer- cialism throughout our civilisation . The central and most characteristic conception of the ...
... spirit of the ideas from which its funda- mental premises were developed that has become the dominant influence in the modern epoch of commer- cialism throughout our civilisation . The central and most characteristic conception of the ...
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... spirit of the concep- tions of the Manchester school , unrestricted compe- tition in industry has tended to become essentially a free struggle for gain , divorced from all sense of responsibility , we see how the process has , by inher ...
... spirit of the concep- tions of the Manchester school , unrestricted compe- tition in industry has tended to become essentially a free struggle for gain , divorced from all sense of responsibility , we see how the process has , by inher ...
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... spirit of business , and the revolt of men who were at the time building up a vast industrial system against the fetters hitherto imposed on them by traditional legislation . We have before us , as it were , the characteristic protest ...
... spirit of business , and the revolt of men who were at the time building up a vast industrial system against the fetters hitherto imposed on them by traditional legislation . We have before us , as it were , the characteristic protest ...
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... spirit and the meaning of the civilisation represented by the ad- vanced peoples of the present day . Nor can it be , in the last resort , the claim of nationality . For one of the most curious spectacles of the modern world is that of ...
... spirit and the meaning of the civilisation represented by the ad- vanced peoples of the present day . Nor can it be , in the last resort , the claim of nationality . For one of the most curious spectacles of the modern world is that of ...
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... spirit of government throughout English - speaking America . They are expressed in a declaration soon to be repeated in the constitutions of other American States- of the " Bill of Rights " of Virginia in 1776 ; in the Decla- ration of ...
... spirit of government throughout English - speaking America . They are expressed in a declaration soon to be repeated in the constitutions of other American States- of the " Bill of Rights " of Virginia in 1776 ; in the Decla- ration of ...
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absolute amongst Ancestor Worship ancient civilisations ancient world antithesis become beginning cause century chap chapter characteristic Church civil competition conception conflict Democracy destined doctrine E. A. Freeman economic process efficiency empire endeavour England entirely epoch Ethics Europe evolutionary process evolutionist expression fact forces forms fundamental future Greek hitherto human evolution human mind Ibid ideal ideas influence inherent interests J. S. Mill John Stuart Mill labour laissez-faire last resort limits of political Manchester school meaning ment military modern world moral movement Natural Selection organisation Origin of Species past perceived period phase phenomena philosophy political consciousness position prevailing progress race reached realise religion represented result Roman ruling principle significance Sir Frederick Pollock slowly Social Democracy social evolution social order spectacle spirit stage struggle subordination tendency tending theory throughout tion ultimate utilitarian W. J. Ashley Western history Western world whole
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Page 487 - That religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and therefore all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 119 - Subordinate contracts for objects of mere occasional interest may be dissolved at pleasure; but the State ought not to be considered as nothing better than a partnership agreement in a trade of pepper and coffee, calico or tobacco, or some other such low concern, to be taken up for a little temporary interest, and to be dissolved by the fancy of the parties.
Page 485 - That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the people, nation, or community...
Page 293 - Calvinism, it can easily be demonstrated that during the second half of the sixteenth century and the first half of the seventeenth century...
Page 485 - ... of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of maladministration ; and that, when...
Page 486 - That a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defence of a free State ; that standing armies in time of peace should be avoided as dangerous to liberty ; and that in all cases the military should be under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power.
Page 485 - That no man, or set of men, are entitled to exclusive or separate 400 emoluments or privileges from the community but in consideration of public services, which not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator or judge to be hereditary.
Page 486 - That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Page 119 - As the ends of such a partnership cannot be obtained in many generations, it becomes a partnership not only between those who are living but between those who are living, those who are dead, and those who are to be born.
Page 110 - The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.