tion. In his opinion, societies should be chiefly occupied with the
attainment of these ideal values.

It is important, then, to note his definition of civilization, his
view concerning the conditions which facilitate its development,
and, in general, his theory of the forces and factors which effect
human life.

The autobiographic sections of Whitehead's essays are worthy
of attention on their own merit. Further, since they deal chiefly
with his early life, they are a valuable source of insight into the
origins of his social philosophy.

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