Human theory

Author: Cassirer
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Man and Culture naturally focuses on the study of the so-called "problem of man." The book consists of twelve chapters, divided into two parts. The first part addresses various philosophical theories that answer the fundamental question of man and concludes that, despite the prosperity of science and technological advancements in the contemporary era, the problem of man has not been truly resolved but instead faces a profound crisis. The second part shifts to a comprehensive examination of the human world itself, to be precise, it explores how humans utilize different symbols to create various cultures. Therefore, the overall title is: Man and Culture. A fundamental idea that the book attempts to argue is that man only becomes a "truly human being" through the activity of creating culture; and only in cultural activities can man attain genuine "freedom."