How to Be Animal - A New History of What It Means to Be Human

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Probing human identity through nature and philosophy.

If you're intrigued by the human condition, "How To Be Animal" by Melanie Challenger presents a compelling narrative that challenges how we perceive ourselves within the natural world. With a blend of history, philosophy, and eloquent nature writing, this book invites a deep reflection on what it truly means to be human beyond traditional narratives. It's an invitation to reconsider our place in the animal kingdom and the ethical implications that follow, perfect for anyone keen on self-discovery and our species' role on Earth.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

How to Be Animal - A New History of What It Means to Be Human

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ISBN: 9781786895738
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Nature, History, Philosophy
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Humans are the most inquisitive, emotional, imaginative, aggressive and baffling animals on the planet. But how well do we really know ourselves? How to Be Animal writes a remarkable story of what it means to be human and argues that at the heart of our psychology is a profound struggle with being animal. As well as piecing together the mystery of how this psychology evolved, the book examines the wide-reaching ways in which it affects our lives, from our politics to the ways we distance ourselves from other species. We travel from the origins of homo sapiens through the agrarian and industrial revolutions, the age of the internet, and on to futures of AI and human-machine interface. We examine how technology influences our sense of our own animal nature and our relationship with the other species with whom we share this fragile planet. Drawing on new evidence from a wide range of disciplines, Challenger proposes that being an animal is a process, beautiful and unpredictable and that we have a chance to tell ourselves a new story, to realise that if we matter, so does everything else.
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Probing human identity through nature and philosophy.

If you're intrigued by the human condition, "How To Be Animal" by Melanie Challenger presents a compelling narrative that challenges how we perceive ourselves within the natural world. With a blend of history, philosophy, and eloquent nature writing, this book invites a deep reflection on what it truly means to be human beyond traditional narratives. It's an invitation to reconsider our place in the animal kingdom and the ethical implications that follow, perfect for anyone keen on self-discovery and our species' role on Earth.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.