Man A Machine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162672502)

Man a Machine is a philosophical treatise written by Julien Offray de La Mettrie in the 18th century. The book argues that human beings are essentially complex machines, with all of their actions and behaviors governed by physical and mechanical processes. La Mettrie's work was highly controversial in its time, as it challenged traditional religious and philosophical beliefs about the nature of humanity and the role of the soul in human behavior. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of human behavior and physiology. Topics covered include the senses, emotions, memory, and consciousness. La Mettrie argues that all of these phenomena can be explained in purely physical terms, without the need for any supernatural or metaphysical explanations. The book is considered a landmark in the history of philosophy and has had a significant influence on subsequent thinkers in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science. Despite its controversial nature, Man a Machine remains a fascinating and thought-provoking work that continues to inspire debate and discussion to this day.Of the two alternatives, only one is possible: either everything is illusion, nature as well as revelation, or experience alone can explain faith. But what can be more ridiculous than the position of our author! Can one imagine hearing a Peripatetic say, We ought not to accept the experiments of Torricelli, for if we should accept them, if we should rid ourselves of the horror of the void, what an astonishing philosophy we should have!''This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Julien Offray de la Mettrie
ISBN-10: 1162672501
ISBN-13: 9781162672502
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d