Prometheans: Ancient and Modern - Paperback

Prometheans: Ancient and Modern is a book written by Burton Rascoe that explores the concept of Prometheanism, which is the belief in the power of human creativity and the ability to overcome limitations and achieve great things. The book delves into the history of Prometheanism, tracing its roots back to ancient Greek mythology and the figure of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods to give to humanity.Rascoe then examines how the idea of Prometheanism has evolved over time, from the Renaissance to the present day. He looks at the works of various artists, writers, and thinkers who have been inspired by the Promethean ideal, including William Blake, Percy Shelley, Mary Shelley, and Friedrich Nietzsche.The book also explores the darker side of Prometheanism, including the dangers of unchecked ambition and the potential for technology to be used for destructive purposes. Rascoe argues that while Prometheanism has the potential to bring about great progress and innovation, it must be tempered with caution and a sense of responsibility.Overall, Prometheans: Ancient and Modern is a thought-provoking exploration of a powerful philosophical concept that has shaped human history and continues to influence our thinking today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.