Edward Carpenter
English utopian socialist, poet and activist (1844-1929) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 84
Edward Carpenter was an English utopian socialist, poet, philosopher, anthologist, an early activist for gay rights and prison reform whilst advocating vegetarianism and taking a stance against vivisection. As a philosopher, he was particularly known for his publication of Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure.
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Here, he described civilisation as a form of disease through which human societies pass.
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United Kingdom
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Deceased
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Lived 1844 to 1929 · aged 84
