Man a Machine
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Authors:
- Bussey, Gertrude Carman
1888 - 1961
- Calkins, Mary Whiton
1863 - 1930
- Frederick II, King of Prussia
1712 - 1786
- La Mettrie, Julien Offray de
1709 - 1751
About this book
In the mid-18th century, the Enlightenment sparked revolutionary ideas about human nature and existence. In "Man a Machine," Julien Offray de La Mettrie boldly argues that humans are not divine beings but rather intricate machines governed by physical laws. This provocative treatise challenges the metaphysical views of the time, emphasizing the materialistic perspective that reduces human experience to mechanical processes. La Mettrie's exploration of consciousness and the mind-body relationship invites readers to reconsider the essence of humanity. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work serves as a critical examination of philosophical thought, urging a reevaluation of what it means to be human in a world increasingly defined by science and reason.
