Human race Quote by C.S. Lewis
““At the moment, then, of Man’s victory over Nature, we find the whole human race subjected to some individual men, and those individuals subjected to that in themselves which is purely ‘natural’—to their irrational impulses.””
About This Quote
Human triumph over nature has produced a hierarchy where a few dominate, yet they remain bound by their own irrational drives.
In simple terms: Power concentrates in a few, driven by irrationality.
Key Takeaway
Dominance is rooted in instinctual impulses.
Themes
power dynamics
human nature
irrationality
hierarchy
control
Mood
cynical
reflective
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- examining corporate oligarchies
- critiquing political elites
- studying environmental exploitation
Key Concepts
victory over nature
individual domination
irrational impulses
Practical Applications
- critical essays
- policy critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Do technological advances inherently create new elites?
- What role do irrational impulses play in governance?
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