Progress and Its Fate

Pasquale De Marco

Sinossi

In this provocative and thought-provoking book, Pasquale De Marco challenges the conventional wisdom about progress. Pasquale De Marco argues that the idea of progress is a myth, and that it is actually leading us down a dangerous path.

Pasquale De Marco traces the history of the idea of progress from its origins in the Enlightenment to its current crisis. Pasquale De Marco shows how the belief in progress has been used to justify everything from colonialism to environmental destruction. Pasquale De Marco also examines the costs of progress, both in terms of the environment and in terms of human well-being.

Pasquale De Marco argues that we need to rethink our understanding of progress. We need to move away from the idea that progress is inevitable and that it is always good. We need to develop a more sustainable and just vision of progress, one that is based on the values of equality, justice, and environmental sustainability.

This book is a wake-up call. It is a call to action. It is time for us to change our course and to create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.

Pasquale De Marco is a leading scholar in the field of social and political thought. Pasquale De Marco has written extensively about the idea of progress and its impact on society. Pasquale De Marco is a passionate advocate for a more just and sustainable world.

This book is essential reading for anyone who is concerned about the future of our planet and the well-being of humanity. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions and change the way you think about progress.

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Disponibile da: 02/06/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 159 pagine.

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