"Tantalus: or, The Future of Man" by F. C. S. Schiller is a thought-provoking exploration into what lies ahead for humanity, considering the delicate balance between ever-increasing knowledge and our capacity to use it wisely. The essay opens with a seer pondering mankind's destiny amidst a growing wealth of information, questioning if we can make sound decisions. It points out how civilization may have slowed down both our biological and moral advancement, causing a decline in our values as a society. Drawing from the myth of Tantalus, the author illustrates how humans are constantly faced with enticing possibilities that remain just beyond our grasp. The text emphasizes the importance of self-reflection on our morals and the need for changes in our systems, proposing that even if our physical evolution has plateaued, continued growth of our minds and culture can steer us toward a brighter future, challenging us to responsibly harness our knowledge to construct a more promising tomorrow.
Tantalus : $b or, The future of Man
By F. C. S. (Ferdinand Canning Scott) Schiller
Beset by the curse of unattainable desires, humanity must confront its moral decay and restructure society if it hopes to grasp a brighter future from the hands of fate.
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About the AuthorFerdinand Canning Scott Schiller, FBA, usually cited as F. C. S. Schiller, was a German-British philosopher. Born in Altona, Holstein, Schiller studied at the University of Oxford, later was a professor there, after being invited back after a brief time at Cornell University. Later in his life he taught at the University of Southern California. In his lifetime he was well known as a philosopher; after his death, his work was largely forgotten.
Ferdinand Canning Scott Schiller, FBA, usually cited as F. C. S. Schiller, was a German-British philosopher. Born in Altona, Holstein, Schiller studied at the University of Oxford, later was a professor there, after being invited back after a brief time at Cornell University. Later in his life he taught at the University of Southern California. In his lifetime he was well known as a philosopher; after his death, his work was largely forgotten.
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