Mind At The End Of Its Tether
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded boards. Binding remains tight. Foxing on prelims and book block.
This profound philosophical essay, Mind At The End Of Its Tether, presents a stark and compelling vision of humanity's ultimate destiny. H.G. Wells, in this late-career work, chronicles the potential decline of civilization and the universe itself, challenging conventional notions of progress and immortality. The narrative argues for a finite existence, illustrating a future where human endeavors may ultimately prove futile against the vast indifference of the cosmos. Its tone is both contemplative and unsettling, offering a powerful meditation on the limits of human understanding and the inexorable march of time. This thought-provoking piece compels readers to confront uncomfortable truths about our place in the grand scheme of existence.
Author: H. G. Wells
Format: Hardback
Published: 1945, William Heinemann Ltd
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded boards. Binding remains tight. Foxing on prelims and book block.
This profound philosophical essay, Mind At The End Of Its Tether, presents a stark and compelling vision of humanity's ultimate destiny. H.G. Wells, in this late-career work, chronicles the potential decline of civilization and the universe itself, challenging conventional notions of progress and immortality. The narrative argues for a finite existence, illustrating a future where human endeavors may ultimately prove futile against the vast indifference of the cosmos. Its tone is both contemplative and unsettling, offering a powerful meditation on the limits of human understanding and the inexorable march of time. This thought-provoking piece compels readers to confront uncomfortable truths about our place in the grand scheme of existence.