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_aFiske, John, _d1842-1901 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Destiny of Man, Viewed in the Light of His Origin |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-12-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Destiny of Man, Viewed in the Light of His Origin" by John Fiske is a philosophical essay written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins and future of humanity through the perspective of evolution, addressing profound questions around man's place in the universe and the implications of scientific discoveries, particularly regarding the theories of Copernicus and Darwin. Fiske explores the transition of humanity from a localized, central role in the cosmos to a more humble, yet profoundly significant place within the broader tapestry of nature. The opening of this essay presents Fiske's motivations and intention behind compiling his thoughts for an address on the question of immortality at the Concord School of Philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding humanity's evolution from a scientific standpoint before tackling spiritual implications. Fiske critiques traditional notions of man's significance against the backdrop of scientific revelations, drawing contrasts between historical theological views and contemporary psychological and evolutionary insights. He indicates that the essence of human advancement lies not merely in physical evolution but in the emerging consciousness and moral capacity that define humanity. The beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how humanity's progress translates into moral evolution and its implications for a potential future life beyond the material existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aHuman beings | ||
| 653 | _aImmortality | ||
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