Paradoxes of Progress
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Paradoxes of Progress is a reflective work by molecular biologist and philosopher of science Gunther Stent that examines the social, ethical, and existential implications of scientific and technological advancement.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Paradoxes of Progress Context triple: [Gunther Stent, authorOf, Paradoxes of Progress]
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A.
Illusions of Progress
Illusions of Progress is a political and social critique by Georges Sorel that challenges optimistic beliefs in linear social advancement and rational reform.
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B.
Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity
"Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity" is a historical and economic analysis that examines how technological advances have shaped inequality, political power, and shared prosperity over the past millennium.
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C.
The Stalled Society
The Stalled Society is a sociological work by Michel Crozier analyzing the structural and cultural causes of institutional paralysis and resistance to change in modern societies, particularly France.
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D.
The World’s Progress
The World’s Progress is a comprehensive reference work compiled by American publisher George Palmer Putnam that surveys major events, discoveries, and developments throughout world history.
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E.
The Malaise of Modernity
The Malaise of Modernity is a philosophical work by Charles Taylor that examines how individualism, instrumental reason, and the loss of shared moral horizons shape the problems and anxieties of contemporary Western society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Paradoxes of Progress Target entity description: Paradoxes of Progress is a reflective work by molecular biologist and philosopher of science Gunther Stent that examines the social, ethical, and existential implications of scientific and technological advancement.
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A.
Illusions of Progress
Illusions of Progress is a political and social critique by Georges Sorel that challenges optimistic beliefs in linear social advancement and rational reform.
-
B.
Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity
"Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity" is a historical and economic analysis that examines how technological advances have shaped inequality, political power, and shared prosperity over the past millennium.
-
C.
The Stalled Society
The Stalled Society is a sociological work by Michel Crozier analyzing the structural and cultural causes of institutional paralysis and resistance to change in modern societies, particularly France.
-
D.
The World’s Progress
The World’s Progress is a comprehensive reference work compiled by American publisher George Palmer Putnam that surveys major events, discoveries, and developments throughout world history.
-
E.
The Malaise of Modernity
The Malaise of Modernity is a philosophical work by Charles Taylor that examines how individualism, instrumental reason, and the loss of shared moral horizons shape the problems and anxieties of contemporary Western society.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophy of science book ⓘ |
| author | Gunther Stent ⓘ |
| discusses |
impact of technology on human freedom
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impact of technology on human values ⓘ impact of technology on meaning in life ⓘ limits of scientific progress ⓘ relationship between science and ethics ⓘ relationship between science and society ⓘ unintended consequences of technology ⓘ |
| exploresConcept |
ambivalence toward scientific advancement
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future scenarios of scientific development ⓘ human adaptation to rapid change ⓘ moral responsibility of scientists ⓘ paradox of progress ⓘ technological determinism ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
ethics
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philosophy of science ⓘ science and technology studies ⓘ |
| genre |
ethics of science
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philosophy of science ⓘ social commentary ⓘ |
| hasAuthorName | Gunther Stent ⓘ |
| hasAuthorOccupation |
molecular biologist
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philosopher of science ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical
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reflective ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
ethical implications of science
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existential implications of science ⓘ future of humanity ⓘ history of science ⓘ scientific progress ⓘ social implications of science ⓘ technological progress ⓘ |
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