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Helmuth Plessner (1892-1985) was a founding figure in philosophical anthropology, and his seminal work The Stages of the Organic and Man, published in 1928, continues to influence philosophers, biologists, social scientists, and humanities scholars worldwide. This volume provides the first comprehensive English-language introduction to Plessner's philosophical anthropology, positioning his ideas alongside major thinkers including Bergson, Cassirer, and Merleau-Ponty. The book demonstrates Plessner's enduring relevance to contemporary debates across humanities and scientific disciplines, making it essential reading for anyone exploring the philosophical foundations of human nature, embodiment, and the relationship between biology and culture.

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First substantial English introduction to Helmuth Plessner's philosophical anthropology and theoretical contributions to the field.

Contextualizes Plessner's ideas alongside Bergson, Cassirer, and Merleau-Ponty to show intellectual connections and developments.

Covers The Stages of the Organic and Man, Plessner's 1928 foundational text that inspired generations of scholars.

Addresses contemporary applications of Plessner's anthropology across humanities and scientific research disciplines.

Published by Amsterdam University Press with scholarly rigor for academic and professional audiences.

Offers perspectives and prospects for understanding human existence through philosophical and biological frameworks.

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17 October 2014
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06 March 2014

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