Yes, that is why I was taken aback as to why anyone would consider this novel. To be fair, there have been many cultures that were primarily focused on dominion

Yes, that is why I was taken aback as to why anyone would consider this novel. To be fair, there have been many cultures that were primarily focused on dominion and power, but most thoughtful folks knows this will ultimately bring destruction. Judeo-Christian Western society has been the best example of a flourishing world view based on the idea of serving others as the highest ideal.