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Mind and Society
John Offer
- pp 161-195
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In the process of elucidating Spencer's First Principles and the cosmic theory of evolution, it has proved helpful already to touch on his treatment of social life in that general context.Abstract:
In the process of elucidating Spencer’s First Principles and the cosmic theory of evolution, it has proved helpful already to touch on his treatment of social life in that general context. It is essential now, however, to address the theory as manifested in respect of ‘psychical’ and ‘social’ evolution, themselves intimately linked in his discussions.read more
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An Investigation into assessment reform in South Africa with special reference to common task assessment
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