The Future Of Science By Bertrand Russell
..the man who acts from pure selfishness does less damage than the man who is actuated by “public spirit.”
The best part of any Bertrand Russell book is the conclusion he draws from his prognostications and theories. It is almost always what a reader has in mind in after reading the whole text. This gives the reader, a certain confidence in the interpretation of Bertrand Russell. This confidence may well in the end induce him to act for the good of the society. The future of science is no exception. Some of conclusions that Bertrand Russell has drawn are so motivating and convincing that the society may learn from them even now.
This book outlines what Bertrand Russell thinks may happen in future. Some of his predictions, astonishingly, actually stand true today though they could have been seen as incredible or even inept at that time. All those excited about psychology have been admonished by him not to think themselves as the better judge of what is “good” for the society. For example, if short nose is considered to be beautiful today, it may as well be the ugliest thing in the future. However growth may be seen in eugenics in the future, the question of morality will forever blind human beings to the realization of its principles. Bertrand Russell also makes a strong case of winning the world by brute force and then turning into a world power rather than separate national entities. All in all, this book is a brilliant read and recommended for all those who want to be inspired by true men of Science.
..the man who acts from pure selfishness does less damage than the man who is actuated by “public spirit.”
The best part of any Bertrand Russell book is the conclusion he draws from his prognostications and theories. It is almost always what a reader has in mind in after reading the whole text. This gives the reader, a certain confidence in the interpretation of Bertrand Russell. This confidence may well in the end induce him to act for the good of the society. The future of science is no exception. Some of conclusions that Bertrand Russell has drawn are so motivating and convincing that the society may learn from them even now.
This book outlines what Bertrand Russell thinks may happen in future. Some of his predictions, astonishingly, actually stand true today though they could have been seen as incredible or even inept at that time. All those excited about psychology have been admonished by him not to think themselves as the better judge of what is “good” for the society. For example, if short nose is considered to be beautiful today, it may as well be the ugliest thing in the future. However growth may be seen in eugenics in the future, the question of morality will forever blind human beings to the realization of its principles. Bertrand Russell also makes a strong case of winning the world by brute force and then turning into a world power rather than separate national entities. All in all, this book is a brilliant read and recommended for all those who want to be inspired by true men of Science.
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