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

Summary

This quote suggests that philosophers perceive the evolutionary process from amoebae to humans as progress. However, it also acknowledges that we cannot determine if amoebae themselves would consider it progress. It reflects the subjective nature of defining progress and emphasizes that interpretations may vary depending on different perspectives and levels of consciousness.

By Bertrand Russell

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