Does humanity have a final goal? a) If so, what is it, by whom was it decided, and when? b) If its existence will span billions of years, or perhaps even more, will it undergo revisions? c) Or is it still undefined, and must it be determined by mankind itself? d) Could 'happiness' stand as the sole answer? e) Is it actually meaningful to talk about this?
While Homo sapiens may not be saintly, they're pretty decent. We have what we have. Most importantly, there's a great chance to nurture and create a new kind of human — Homo humanus, the Humane Human.
Ideals are a spiritual product of society’s self-critical attitude towards life. Putting them into practice is governed by the same society’s conscience.
Enlightenment, intended to emancipate people from the grip of ignorance and prejudice, will be ineffective and useless if scientific achievements are not utilized.