Human Life by Sherwood Sweet Knight
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| Author | Knight, Sherwood Sweet, 1876- |
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| LoC No. | 10027210 |
| Title | Human Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | The habitat of man -- The length of time during which man has existed -- The physical limitations of existence -- The purpose of life -- Knowledge and education -- Religion and ethics -- Love -- Problems of the future. |
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| Summary | "Human Life" by Sherwood Sweet Knight is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate concepts of human existence, touching on topics such as the physical limitations of life, the purpose of existence, and the role of knowledge and education. The text engages deeply with geological and astronomical theories to contextualize humanity within the broader cosmos, enabling reflections on mankind's place and significance in the universe. At the start of the book, the author introduces the idea that studying humanity is intertwined with understanding the environment and Earth itself. He posits that our perception of man's importance is significantly influenced by advancements in science and our evolving understanding of nature. The opening chapters delve into the relationship between humanity and the earth's phenomena, linking historical time scales to human existence while hinting at the philosophical implications of our place in a cosmos vastly larger than life itself. Through detailed arguments regarding geological eras and the evidence of human life, Knight sets the stage for examining the implications of these findings on our understanding of life's purpose and our responsibilities in the grand scheme of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BD: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works |
| Subject | Human beings |
| Subject | Life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43618 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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