Excerpt from Progress and Science
This volume does not contain a systematic treatment of its large subject. I have sought to indicate its charac ter in the subtitle. I am indebted to the editors Of The International Journal of Ethics, The Open Court, and The North American Review for permission to make use of mate rial first published in these periodicals. Parts of the fourth and sixth essays were first published in The International Journal of Ethics, parts Of the first and fifth in The Open Court, and a few sentences from the third in The North American Review.
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Excerpt from Progress and Science: Essays in Criticism
This volume does not contain a systematic treatment of its large subject. I have sought to indicate its character in the subtitle.
I am indebted to the editors of The International Journal of Ethics, The Open Court, and The North American Review for permission to make use of material first published in these periodicals. Parts of the fourth and sixth essays were first published in The International Journal of Ethics, parts of the first and fifth in The Open Court, and a few sentences from the third in The North American Review.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores humanity's ongoing pursuit of progress, considering the profound impact of science's relentless march. The author delves into the historical evolution of the idea of progress, tracing its origins to the scientific revolution and the rise of Enlightenment thought. Exploring the close relationship between science and industry, the book highlights how scientific advancements have fueled economic growth and technological innovation. However, the author also critically examines the social and environmental consequences of this progress, questioning whether the relentless pursuit of material wealth and comfort has come at the expense of human well-being and the health of the planet. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis of the complex relationship between science, progress, and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330864722_0
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