Between Apes and Angels: The Premodern Place of Humans
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Channel: University of California Television (UCTV) · 2008 · Education
What does it mean to be human? These debates about the definition of humankind are linked to theories of how to lead the best human life. Johannes Thijssen argues that living according to reason is the key to human happiness and as the ultimate fulfillment of human nature. Series: "New Visions of Nature, Science and Religion" [1/2006] [Humanities] [Show ID: 11083]
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