On Human: An Introduction to Philosophical Anthropology

Author: (German) Ernst Cassirer
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book is a representative work of Cassirer's philosophical thought on human cultural philosophy. The author addresses the question "What is a human being?" from a philosophical perspective, pointing out that humans have the ability to create an "ideal world," that humans are "symbolic animals," and conducts a comprehensive exploration of cultural phenomena such as myths, religion, and art. The book provides novel and profound annotations on the cultural philosophy system, offering a breakthrough for Chinese academia in thinking about human beings and human concepts, as well as the value of human beings. Upon its publication, the book was immediately translated into multiple languages, gained widespread popularity, and had a profound influence. This book is a representative work of Cassirer's philosophical thought on human cultural philosophy. The author addresses the question "What is a human being?" from a philosophical perspective, pointing out that humans have the ability to create an "ideal world," that humans are "symbolic animals," and conducts a comprehensive exploration of cultural phenomena such as myths, religion, and art. The book provides novel and profound annotations on the cultural philosophy system, offering a breakthrough for Chinese academia in thinking about human beings and human concepts, as well as the value of human beings.