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Qu'est-ce que l'humain?

Qu'est-ce que l'humain?

PhilosophyScience
Pages
128
Published
2003
Language
French

Synopsis

Three distinguished researchers—a paleo-anthropologist, a neurobiologist, and a philosopher—collaborate to redefine what it means to be human. This work re-situates humanity within the broader living world, challenging the traditional view of humans as merely 'animals endowed with reason.' Instead, it proposes a new understanding of humans as 'living beings embarking on the conquest of time.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

IntellectualThought-ProvokingReflective

Genres

Philosophy Science

Authors

M
Michel Serres

French philosopher and historian of science

P
Pascal Picq

Pascal Picq is the author of Spillover, a fascinating look at the science behind how diseases jump from animals to humans. He's a paleontologist and professor who writes clearly about complex topics. If you're interested in the origins of pandemics, this is a great read.