
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, he challenged readers to think more carefully about language, knowledge, and how people make sense of the world. His most influential book, Science and Sanity, helped turn the phrase "the map is not the territory" into a lasting idea.
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