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The Thinking Man

Release date : 30/09/2010

 “Thought is what makes up the greatness of man.”

Internationally renowned geneticist Kahn points out that humans as Homo sapiens are appallingly banal biologically speaking when you take into consideration that our significant genetic similarity with apes and other mammals. Which begs the question:...

 “Thought is what makes up the greatness of man.”

Internationally renowned geneticist Kahn points out that humans as Homo sapiens are appallingly banal biologically speaking when you take into consideration that our significant genetic similarity with apes and other mammals. Which begs the question: What makes humans so special? Kahn answers in this exploration of the human ability to think, to reflect on the laws of nature and to reflect on our own human nature. With an approach that is highly accessible, Kahn discusses how our thought processes have separated us from other mammals. Our concepts of truth, liberty and happiness, our moral awareness, our appreciation of beauty, our creation of commerce and religion, our awareness of certain death…with these reflections, Kahn demonstrates clearly our uniqueness as human beings.

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EAN : 9782841114207
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DRM : Watermark (Tatouage numérique)
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