Education Quote by C.S. Lewis
““The final stage is come when Man by eugenics, by pre-natal conditioning, and by an education and propaganda based on a perfect applied psychology, has obtained full control over himself. Human nature will be the last part of Nature to surrender to Man. The battle will then be won. We shall have ‘taken the thread of life out of the hand of Clotho’ and be henceforth free to make our species whatever we wish it to be. The battle will indeed be won. But who, precisely, will have won it?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis, 1938
Human mastery over biology and psychology could give unprecedented self‑control, yet raises ethical dilemmas about shaping humanity.
In simple terms: Control over nature may free us, but at what moral cost?
Key Takeaway
Consider the consequences of absolute self‑engineering.
Themes
ethics
human nature
technology
power
future
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- genetic engineering
- education reform
- political propaganda
- psychological conditioning
Key Concepts
transhumanism
free will
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides the direction of humanity?
- What safeguards prevent abuse?
A Different Perspective
Such control could lead to loss of diversity and unforeseen societal risks.
