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... intellectual types , or types of intellectuals : Mr Foster , the perfectibilian , who believes that the world and man are constantly improving ; Mr Escot , the deteriorationist , who believes the opposite ; Mr Jenkison , the statu- quo ...
... intellectual types , or types of intellectuals : Mr Foster , the perfectibilian , who believes that the world and man are constantly improving ; Mr Escot , the deteriorationist , who believes the opposite ; Mr Jenkison , the statu- quo ...
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... intellectual distinction , a generously ardent nature , and a strong capacity for feeling , Maggie has never been surpassed . We do not for one moment question the intellectual ability or the spiritual quality of this girl , her craving ...
... intellectual distinction , a generously ardent nature , and a strong capacity for feeling , Maggie has never been surpassed . We do not for one moment question the intellectual ability or the spiritual quality of this girl , her craving ...
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... intellectual doubt and finds himself unable to meet the criticisms of his beliefs made by an agnostic working man ; and then , leaving the Independents for the Unitarians , he has a short spell as Uni- tarian minister before leaving the ...
... intellectual doubt and finds himself unable to meet the criticisms of his beliefs made by an agnostic working man ; and then , leaving the Independents for the Unitarians , he has a short spell as Uni- tarian minister before leaving the ...
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