A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to philosophers to be obviously progress though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known.

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of philosophers who see the process of evolution as a progression from simpler organisms (like the amoeba) to more complex ones (like humans). The mention of the amoeba's agreement suggests that this concept of progress may be perceived differently from the organism's own perspective. It elicits contemplation about the subjectivity of progress and raises questions about whether it is truly objective or solely a matter of human interpretation.