Man a Machine by Julien Offray de La Mettrie
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La Mettrie, Julien Offray de, 1709-1751
English
"Man a Machine" by Julien Offray de La Mettrie is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-18th century. This work explores the nature of humanity from a materialistic perspective, positing that humans are essentially machines governed by physical laws. La Mettrie critiques traditional metaphysical views of the soul, advocating instead for an un...
contextualizes La Mettrie's philosophical journey, detailing his background as a physician and philosopher who argued for materialism against prevailing spiritualist ideas. It highlights La Mettrie's influential concepts, particularly his assertion that understanding the body's mechanics can explain various aspects of human thought and behavior. He uses examples from medicine and physiology to illustrate how disturbances in the body affect the mind, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the relationship between body and mind throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
James Carter
5 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Worth every second of your time.
Susan Perez
5 months agoBelieve the hype, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. Truly inspiring.
Donna Thomas
4 months agoI have to admit, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. Absolutely essential reading.
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Mary Perez
2 months agoFrom the very first page, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. I couldn't put it down until the very end.