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(English Poet and Philosopher) Edward Carpenter was a prominent English utopian socialist, poet, philosopher, and activist known for his advocacy for gay rights, prison reform, vegetarianism, and opposition to vivisection. He believed that civilization was a disease in human societies, as detailed in his work "Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure." Carpenter was an early advocate of sexual liberation and influenced influential figures such as D. H. Lawrence and Sri Aurobindo. His progressive ideas also inspired E. M. Forster's novel Maurice, establishing him as a champion for social change.
