Stephen Pearl Andrews
Author and advocate for social reform
Born
March 22nd, 1812
213 years ago
Died
1886
139 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An author and activist, contributed to various social reform movements in the United States during the 19th century. Focused on issues like women's rights, abolition of slavery, and education reform. Published several works on social philosophy and proposed ideas related to social cooperation and a new economic model. Active in the movement for universal peace and criticized mainstream religions for their roles in societal issues.
Authored 'The Science of Society'
Advocated for women's rights
Promoted abolition of slavery
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