Hope of Progress

List of contents

Introduction 1. Science and Literature 2. A Reply to Sir Peter Medawar by John Holloway 3. A Rejoinder 4. Further Comments on Psychoanalysis 5. The Genetic Improvement of Man 6. Animal Experimentation in a Medical Research Institute 7. Science and the Sanctity of Life 8. Lucky Jim 9. On ‘The Effecting of All Things Possible’ Index

About the author

P.B. Medawar

Summary

First published in 1972, The Hope of Progress presents collection of essays and lectures dealing with the history of scientific ideas and the impact of science on society.

Product details

• Authors: P.B. Medawar
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032118079
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3211807-9
• No. of pages: 136
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, Philosophy of Science