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exploration-ethics

The Jesuits' cautious approach to exploring the village emphasizes the ethical considerations of encountering an unknown civilization.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Sparrow (1996)Mary Doria Russell

21. Rakhat: Month Two, Contact

In this chapter, the Jesuit party, now reduced to seven members after the death of Alan Pace, prepares to leave their temporary settlement to search for the elusive Singers. D.W. Yarbrough plans a return trip to the Stella Maris for supplies and recruits George as his co-pilot, while the group grapples with the implications of their isolation and the mysteries of the planet Rakhat.