Benjamin Kidd
British sociologist (1858-1916) · Academics · Died at 58
Benjamin Kidd was a British sociologist whose first job was a civil service clerk, but by persistent self-education, he became internationally famous by the publication of his book Social Evolution in 1894.
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Kidd argued that the "evolution of society and of modern civilization" is caused not by reason or science, but by the force of "religious beliefs." The book had worldwide circulation and impacted the Social Gospel movement.
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1858 to 1916 · aged 58
