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Incidentally, the theory flattered the conceit of those nations which, being politically “advanced,” assumed that they were so near the apex of evolution as to wear the crown of statehood.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgIncidentally, the theory flattered the conceit of those nations which, being politically “advanced,” assumed that they were so near the apex of evolution as to wear the crown of statehood.
Dewey highlights how certain nations' beliefs in their political advancement can lead to a misguided sense of superiority.
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