Quote by Bertrand Russell

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

A process which led from the amoebae to man appeared to the

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This quote humorously suggests that philosophers view the evolution of life as a progression, particularly from simple organisms like amoebae to more complex beings like humans. However, it also acknowledges the subjective nature of this perspective, as it questions whether amoebae would agree with the notion of progress. It implies that the concept of progress might be a construct of human perception rather than an absolute truth.

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