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It is not without significance that an increasing number of historians, whose province has always been the past, are con cerning themselves with the future. However diverse their in dividual formulations and conclusions, they share a common if tacit belief that history is susceptible, in part or in whole, of some measure of extrapolation. That is to say, history is conceived in terms of a process, unilinear or cyclical, exhibiting a discernible pattern of trends or tendencies whose trajectory into the future is vouchsafed by their established and meaningful occurrence in the past. Predictability, however, is the hallmark of a science based on immutable laws. In claiming a like prerogative without a comparable scaffolding of historic laws and principles in the enigmatic field of human affairs, historians may well seem, in contrast to scientists, like vagabonds skating on thin ice. But if history has not yet attained the Status of a science, historians may perhaps retort, with some Show of plausibility, that the art which enables them to comprehend the past entitles them to speculate upon the future. Even in the cold and rigorous domain of science, intuition has been known to precede knowledge.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0282532005
- ISBN 13 9780282532000
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages187
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the universal feeling of change that permeates our world, exploring whether we stand on the precipice of a complete transformation in human existence. The author examines the trajectory of history, questioning the validity of both linear and cyclical interpretations, and proposes a new lens through which to view our current situation: the culmination of a long-standing conflict within the human psyche. By analyzing the interplay between instinct and intelligence throughout history, the author argues that the scientific revolution has triggered a decisive shift in the balance of these forces. This shift, while propelling us forward with unprecedented speed and technological advancement, has also led to moral regressions and a disconnect between our means and our ultimate goals. Through an examination of diverse cultural responses, from the rise of fascism to the abstractions of modern art, the author paints a picture of a society grappling with the consequences of its own progress. This book ultimately challenges us to confront the possibility that our current crisis is not merely a temporary state of affairs, but rather a defining moment in the evolution of humanity. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282532000_0
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