
Preface
Chapter I. Introduction. Method and Processes of Approach to a New Concept of Life
Chapter II. Childhood of Humanity
Chapter III. Classes of Life
Chapter IV. What Is Man?
Chapter V. Wealth
Chapter VI. Capitalistic Era
Chapter VII. Survival of the Fittest
Chapter VIII. Elements Of Power
Chapter IX. Manhood Of Humanity
In this thought‑provoking work the author tackles the age‑old question of what it means to be human, but does so from a rigorously scientific angle. By treating the mind, body, society and even the “spiritual” side of our experience as variables in a grand equation, the book seeks clear, measurable definitions for concepts that usually drift into vague territory. The opening chapters lay out a methodical framework, comparing the study of electricity to the study of humanity, and urging readers to first grasp the fundamental laws that underlie our nature.
While the tone remains analytical, the author’s curiosity about the deeper, often ineffable urges of the human heart shines through. Early sections explore how moral, economic and social patterns might align with these underlying principles, hinting at a vision of a more stable, peaceful civilization. Listeners will find a blend of philosophy, biology and mathematics that invites them to reconsider familiar ideas about “spirit” and “material” with fresh, precise eyes.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (402K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-05-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1879–1950
Best known for developing general semantics, this Polish-born thinker challenged readers to notice the gap between words and the world they describe. His work reached far beyond philosophy, influencing later discussions of language, communication, and human behavior.
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