Maybe “progress” doesn’t refer to equality, but autonomy. It does seem like the progression of social organization generally leads to individual autonomy and equality of opportunity. Egalitarianism is a nice talking point for politicians, but when we say “progress” we really mean individual autonomy.
Maybe “progress” doesn’t refer to equality, but autonomy. It does seem like the progression of social organization generally leads to individual autonomy and equality of opportunity. Egalitarianism is a nice talking point for politicians, but when we say “progress” we really mean individual autonomy.