human-ethics
Ethical considerations regarding human actions and their consequences for society and the environment are foregrounded as essential to shaping the future.
1 chapter across 1 book
So human an animal (1968)René J. Dubos
Chapter 1, "The Unbelievable Future," in René J. Dubos's "So Human an Animal" surveys a range of perspectives on the ecological, technological, and societal challenges facing humanity. Drawing on diverse sources from scientific critiques of technology to philosophical and literary reflections, the chapter situates contemporary anxieties about the future within a broader historical and intellectual context. It highlights the tension between technological progress and ecological sustainability, as well as the ethical considerations necessary for envisioning a viable future.