Arthur Keith Quotes
Civilization never stands still; if in one country it is falling back, in another it is changing, evolving, becoming more complicated, bringing fresh experience to body and mind, breeding new desires, and exploiting Nature's cupboard for their satisfaction.
Topics
Complexity, Complexities
Evolution
Experience
Exploration
Improvement
Adaptation
Advancement
Cultural Development
Human Development
Utilization
Technological Progress
One Country
Expansionism, Colonialism, Imperialism
Constant Change
Cultural Advancement
Desire Satisfaction
Dynamic Nature
societal growth
Civilization Progress
Citations
Keith, Arthur. Evolution and Ethics. G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1947.
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Sir Arthur Keith FRS was a Scottish anatomist and anthropologist, and a proponent of scientific racism. He was a fellow and later the Hunterian Professor and conservator of the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He was a strong proponent of Piltdown Man, which was proved to be a forgery shortly before his death.