Human Theory (New Edition)

Author: Cassirer
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Man and His Symbols is the last work published by Ernst Cassirer during his lifetime. In the book, the author comprehensively elaborates on his system of philosophical anthropology. Upon its release, the book was immediately translated into multiple languages, gained widespread popularity, and had a significant impact. The first part of Man and His Symbols focuses on the study of human characteristics, pointing out that humans possess the ability to create an "ideal world," and that the essence of humanity lies in its infinite creative activity. It uniquely defines humans as "symbolic animals." The second part, starting from this definition, conducts a comprehensive exploration of various cultural phenomena, such as myth, religion, language, art, history, and science. The book delves into the depths, cites numerous sources, and fully reflects the wisdom and depth of a philosophical master. Ernst Cassirer was one of the most important philosophers in modern Western philosophy. Man and His Symbols is the last work published by the author during his lifetime. In the book, the author comprehensively elaborates on his system of philosophical anthropology. Upon its release, the book was immediately translated into multiple languages, gained widespread popularity, and had a significant impact. The first part of Man and His Symbols focuses on the study of human characteristics, pointing out that humans possess the ability to create an "ideal world," and that the essence of humanity lies in its infinite creative activity. It uniquely defines humans as "symbolic animals." The second part, starting from this definition, conducts a comprehensive exploration of various cultural phenomena, such as myth, religion, language, art, history, and science. The book delves into the depths, cites numerous sources, and fully reflects the wisdom and depth of a philosophical master.