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Sometimes the person who breaks the mold of convention
becomes the parent of social evolution.
For instance, John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty".
Or Jeremy Bentham arguing against slavery on the grounds that all slaves are human, therefore our brothers and sisters, hence slavery should be abolished.
If someone pushes for radical change on the grounds that it can improve life,
it's a cause worth supporting no matter what the conservatives of the time may fear.
becomes the parent of social evolution.
For instance, John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty".
Or Jeremy Bentham arguing against slavery on the grounds that all slaves are human, therefore our brothers and sisters, hence slavery should be abolished.
If someone pushes for radical change on the grounds that it can improve life,
it's a cause worth supporting no matter what the conservatives of the time may fear.