| Description |
240 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Part One: The challenge of our time -- I. Light from the past : its value and limits -- II. Stable ingredients in human nature III. Acceleration in human history -- IV. Divisive and unifying movements in history -- IV. Annex : the genetic and the comparative approach -- V. The pros and cons of a fractured structure of society -- VI. The exacerbation of divisive feeling -- Part Two: The overriding need in politics for order -- VII. The significance of the would-be world-states -- VIII. Is a world-wide world-state feasible? -- Part Three: The continuing scope in religion for freedom -- IX. The significance of the would-be world-religions -- X. Is a fusion of the higher religions desirable? -- Part Four: The Impact of technology on life -- XI. Population, urbanization, congestion -- XII. Mechanization, regimentation, boredom -- XIII. Affluence and leisure. |
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Also issued online. |
| Subject |
Civilization -- Philosophy.
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Civilization -- Philosophy. |
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Science and civilization.
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Science and civilization. |
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Civilisation -- Philosophie. |
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Civilisation -- Histoire -- 20e siècle. |
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