Icarus: The Future of Science by Bertrand Russell Paperback Book
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Icarus: The Future of Science by Bertrand Russell Paperback Book. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the social impact of technology and the philosophical challenges of the modern work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Icarus by Bertrand Russell Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Icarus or the Future of Science" is a provocative and insightful essay by the renowned philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell. Russell explores the potential dangers and ethical dilemmas posed by rapid scientific advancement, offering a cautionary perspective on the limits of human wisdom. Using the Greek myth of Icarus as a powerful metaphor, he warns that while science provides mankind with the "wings" to fly, it does not necessarily provide the moral direction required to avoid this concise yet profound work, Russell examines how scientific discoveries might be harnessed by states and organizations to increase social control and amplify the scale of human conflict. He argues that unless humanity's collective moral and political development matches its technical proficiency, science may lead to the destabilization of civilization rather than its improvement. This work remains a landmark of 20th-century thought, providing a sobering reflection on the relationship between power, knowledge, and human nature. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the social impact of technology and the philosophical challenges of the modern work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025726022 ISBN-13 9781025726021 Title Icarus Author Bertrand Russell Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 72 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178585728; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
