The nature of man : Studies in optimistic philosophy by Elie Metchnikoff
"The Nature of Man: Studies in Optimistic Philosophy" by Élie Metchnikoff is a scientific work written in the early 20th century. The text explores the complexity of human nature, its disharmonies, and the implications of these aspects on morality and society. Metchnikoff delves into various philosophies and scientific discoveries, seeking to understand the fundamental essence of what it means to be human. At the start of the work, Metchnikoff reflects on the
historical context and perspectives surrounding human nature, contrasting ancient Greek rationalism with religious doctrines that degrade it. He notes the general discontentment humanity faces despite scientific advancements, emphasizing the search for a rational foundation for morality grounded in human nature itself. Furthermore, he introduces the idea that disharmonies exist not only within individual humans but also in the natural world, urging a systematic exploration of these themes as foundational for understanding human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Metchnikoff, Elie, 1845-1916 |
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| Translator | Mitchell, P. Chalmers (Peter Chalmers), Sir, 1864-1945 |
| LoC No. | 03026337 |
| Uniform Title | Etudes sur la nature humaine. English |
| Title | The nature of man : Studies in optimistic philosophy |
| Original Publication | New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1903. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Human beings |
| Subject | Life (Biology) |
| Subject | Human biology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75505 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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