{"title":"Samuel Miller McDonald","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Samuel Miller McDonald, a thought-provoking author whose contributions delve into the realms of philosophy and psychology. His writings offer a unique exploration of complex societal themes, challenging conventional perspectives and encouraging readers to engage in deep contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Miller McDonald is particularly known for his book \u003cem\u003eProgress\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling analysis that examines the intricate dynamics of societal advancement and its psychological implications. This work invites readers to critically assess the concept of progress in today’s rapidly changing world, offering insights that are both enlightening and transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to philosophy and psychology or a seasoned enthusiast, Samuel Miller McDonald’s books present an opportunity to explore pivotal ideas and engage with profound philosophical questions that continue to shape our understanding of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"progress-by-samuel-miller-mcdonald-9780008462482","title":"Progress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new understanding of history\u003c\/strong\u003e - Danny Dorling, author of \u003cem\u003eInequality and the 1%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a wise book\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bill McKibben, author of \u003cem\u003eThe End of Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProgress\u003c\/em\u003e is power. But our modern story of progress is a very dangerous fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the pursuit of progress, of growth and expansion, we have levelled cities, flattened mountains, charted the globe and ushered in a new geological epoch unique in our planet’s 4.5-billion-year history. The idea of progress has compelled societies toward exploration, invention, and grandiosity on one hand, and on the other, genocide, slavery, ecocide, and conquest: it is the root of our civilization’s success, as well as its looming demise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeographer Samuel Miller McDonald offers a radical new perspective on the myth upon which the modern world is built, illuminating its blood-strewn lineage and suggesting an urgent alternative. He traces the history of how human societies broke from their pasts, broke from their environments, and broke from longstanding egalitarian values that sustained them, supplanting these with one imperative to rule all others: progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf humanity is to have any chance of a future, then we must fundamentally change the way we think about one of our most basic political ideas. This landmark work shows us where to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545020977388,"sku":"9780008462482","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008462482.jpg?v=1749789812"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/samuel-miller-mcdonald.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}