02350cam a22003733u 4500 75505 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251903utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03026337 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH RA Metchnikoff, Elie, 1845-1916 Etudes sur la nature humaine. English The nature of man Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-03 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Nature of Man: Studies in Optimistic Philosophy" by Élie Metchnikoff is a scientific work written in the early 20th century. The text explores the complexity of human nature, its disharmonies, and the implications of these aspects on morality and society. Metchnikoff delves into various philosophies and scientific discoveries, seeking to understand the fundamental essence of what it means to be human. At the start of the work, Metchnikoff reflects on the historical context and perspectives surrounding human nature, contrasting ancient Greek rationalism with religious doctrines that degrade it. He notes the general discontentment humanity faces despite scientific advancements, emphasizing the search for a rational foundation for morality grounded in human nature itself. Furthermore, he introduces the idea that disharmonies exist not only within individual humans but also in the natural world, urging a systematic exploration of these themes as foundational for understanding human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1903 Human beings Life (Biology) Human biology Mitchell, P. Chalmers, Sir (Peter Chalmers), 1864-1945 https://archive.org/details/natureofman00metciala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75505 116230 116230