Eugenics and Other Evils : An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State
Eugenics and Other Evils : An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
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BetaEugenics and Other Evils : An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000179
Book • Nonfiction
England • 1920s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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In Eugenics and Other Evils: An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State, G.K. Chesterton criticizes eugenics and the misuse of science to control society. He defends individual rights, emphasizing the moral dangers of allowing scientific authority to override personal freedoms and ethics, and warns against treating people as mere subjects for social experimentation.
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Eugenics and Other Evils: An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State by G.K. Chesterton is praised for its witty and incisive critique of eugenics and state control. While some readers appreciate its relevance and ethical arguments, others find it dated due to its early 20th-century context and dense prose. Overall, it remains a compelling read on moral philosophy.
Who Should Read Eugenics and Other Evils : An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State?
A reader of Eugenics and Other Evils by G.K. Chesterton likely enjoys critiques of scientism and values ethical debates. They might also appreciate Orwell's 1984 for its caution against authoritarianism or Huxley's Brave New World for its examination of controlled societies.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2000
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