02143cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500250014726400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035852013170038953400450170665300170175165300130176885600430178199900170182425457UtSlPG20260610133602.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHM1 aKorzybski, Alfred,d1879-195010aManhood of Humanity. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-13  a"Manhood of Humanity" by Alfred Korzybski is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the essence of humanity from a new perspective, focusing on the scientific and mathematical understanding of what it means to be human. Korzybski introduces the concept of "time-binding" as a defining characteristic that distinguishes humans from other forms of life, marking a critical examination of human nature and its implications for society.  The opening of "Manhood of Humanity" sets the stage for Korzybski's exploration by asserting the need for a new science—Human Engineering—which aims to direct human energy toward the betterment of society. He addresses the misconceptions surrounding humanity, emphasizing that traditional views of humans as mere animals or as beings intertwined with the supernatural have impeded progress and understanding. Instead, he defines humans as "time-binders," emphasizing their unique capacity to accumulate, learn from, and utilize the experiences of past generations. This foundational understanding of humanity’s nature is posited as essential for achieving a cohesive and scientifically sound society, which can thrive through principles aligned with the inherent laws of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHuman beings  aProgress40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25457  c66458d66458