Tantalus or The Future of Man (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161488333)

""Tantalus or The Future of Man"" is a book written by F.C.S. Schiller that explores the concept of human progress and the potential for humanity to achieve a utopian future. The book delves into various philosophical and scientific theories, including the idea of evolution and the role of technology in shaping society. Schiller argues that humanity is constantly striving towards a better future, but that progress is often hindered by various obstacles, such as greed, ignorance, and fear. He suggests that by overcoming these obstacles and embracing a more rational and empathetic approach to life, humans can create a world that is truly utopian. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and offers insights into how we can work towards a better future for ourselves and for future generations.1924. Schiller uses the hero Tantalus to defend social eugenics and argues that civilization and science permit the weak and feeble-minded to survive, threatening the human race.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. C. S. Schiller
ISBN-10: 1161488332
ISBN-13: 9781161488333
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d