The Source And Aim Of Human Progress

by Boris Sidis

""The Source and Aim of Human Progress"" is a philosophical treatise written by Boris Sidis in 1919. In this book, Sidis explores the nature of human progress and its underlying causes. He argues that progress is driven by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors, and that these factors are interconnected in complex ways.Sidis also examines the role of individual agency in the process of progress, and the ways in which individuals can contribute to or hinder the advancement of society as a whole. He explores the relationship between progress and morality, arguing that progress is not inherently good or bad, but rather depends on the values and goals of those who pursue it.Throughout the book, Sidis draws on a wide range of philosophical and scientific sources, including the works of Darwin, Freud, and Nietzsche. He also incorporates insights from his own experiences as a psychologist and philosopher.Overall, ""The Source and Aim of Human Progress"" offers a thought-provoking and nuanced exploration of one of the most fundamental questions of human what drives progress, and what is its ultimate goal?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

66 pages, Hardcover

First published December 5, 2010

About the author

1867-1923
Boris Sidis was a Ukrainian-American psychologist, physician, psychiatrist, and philosopher of education. Sidis founded the New York State Psychopathic Institute and the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. He was the father of child prodigy William James Sidis. Boris Sidis eventually opposed mainstream psychology and Sigmund Freud, and thereby died ostracized. He was married to a maternal aunt of Clifton Fadiman, the noted American intellectual.

Reviews

[Dina · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Fortify the resistance of the individual by freedom of individuality and by the full development ofpersonality. Immunize the individual against social, mental plagues by the full development of his rational reflective self, controlling the suggestible, automatic subconscious with its reflex consciousness. Put no barriers to man's self expression, lay no chains on man, put no taboos on the human spirit. Do not, like the savage, run man's mind and skull into ugly shapes and distorted moulds of social traditions." B. Sidis

I think this says it all. Great read overall.