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Routledge - The Ascent of Man: A Philosophy of Human Nature

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Explore a new perspective on what it means to be human with The Ascent of Man: A Philosophy of Human Nature. Published by Routledge, this work by James F. Harris offers a deep dive into the complexities of human existence through a unique theoretical lens. Harris introduces the "cluster theory," proposing that human nature is an emergent property that supervenes a cluster of properties. This approach moves beyond simple biological definitions. The book explores the idea that an individual may possess human nature regardless of whether they are biologically human, creating a distinction between biological classification and philosophical identity. Drawing from Plato's philosophical foundations, Harris suggests that understanding the essence of a thing requires looking at how it functions and exists. This text provides a rigorous framework for students and scholars of Western philosophy, politics, and social sciences who want to examine the relationship between biology and the concept of the human condition.

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Introduces the cluster theory of human nature to explain how properties emerge and define identity.

Provides a philosophical distinction between being biologically human and possessing human nature.

Uses Plato's classical observations as a starting point for modern philosophical inquiry.

Offers a comprehensive theory regarding how human nature supervenes a cluster of properties.

An essential resource for those studying Western philosophy, politics, and social sciences.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138534331
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Philosophy > History & Schools of Thought > Western
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 September 2017
Listed Since: 08 December 2017

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