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Explore the fundamental question of what makes humanity distinct through Ludwig von Bertalanffy's groundbreaking systems perspective. This Routledge publication examines man's unique creation and inhabitation of symbolic universes, tracing how symbolic language has shaped human development throughout history. Von Bertalanffy investigates the nature of human values and reveals how the breakdown of shared symbolic frameworks contributes to contemporary feelings of meaninglessness. The book demonstrates that much of mankind's aggression stems not from biological drives but from conflicts within symbolic systems, offering critical insights into human behaviour and society that remain relevant to modern psychology and philosophy.

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Von Bertalanffy's systems approach to understanding human nature and symbolic consciousness.

Examines the historical development of symbolic language and its role in defining humanity.

Explores how the breakdown of symbolic universes contributes to modern social meaninglessness.

Demonstrates that human aggressive behaviour originates from symbolic frameworks rather than biological instinct.

Published by Routledge, a leading academic publisher of psychology and philosophy texts.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
07 June 2019
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06 June 2019

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