So you think you're human? - Armesto Felipe Fernandez
a brief history of humankind
KORTE INHOUD
You think you're human. But what does that mean? How can humanity be defined?
Quietly, but devastatingly, recent developments in science and philosophy have undermined our traditional concept of humankind.
In this book Felipe Fernández-Armesto faces up to this challenge, taking us on an enlightening journey through history to reveal the fascinating story of our gradually expanding definition of humankind through the ages, and arguing that our current definition is neither fixed nor scientifically verifiable.
'a fascinating book...full of interest and food for thought?' (Spectator)
'a remarkable tour de force of exposition?' (TLS)
'its intellectual compass is huge. Nothing less than a history of our most abiding aspirations and our most divisive prejudices.' (New Scientist)
'Fernández-Amesto's global reach can excite nthing but admiration.' (The Times)
Quietly, but devastatingly, recent developments in science and philosophy have undermined our traditional concept of humankind.
In this book Felipe Fernández-Armesto faces up to this challenge, taking us on an enlightening journey through history to reveal the fascinating story of our gradually expanding definition of humankind through the ages, and arguing that our current definition is neither fixed nor scientifically verifiable.
'a fascinating book...full of interest and food for thought?' (Spectator)
'a remarkable tour de force of exposition?' (TLS)
'its intellectual compass is huge. Nothing less than a history of our most abiding aspirations and our most divisive prejudices.' (New Scientist)
'Fernández-Amesto's global reach can excite nthing but admiration.' (The Times)
