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How human history evolved into the world we know today
This translation of The Making of Humanity traces the long arc of human development from paleolithic beginnings to the rise of science and modern culture. It argues that our present world is the product of gradual, collective effort across ages, and highlights the pivotal role of cross-cultural exchange—especially the influence of Arab civilization—on European science and thought. The book also offers a bold critique of contemporary education, urging a shift toward an education that nurtures thinking, citizenship, and the full human inheritance.
Briffault blends history, anthropology, and philosophy to challenge accepted histories, asking readers to rethink what progress means and how civilization actually grows. The discussion is expansive yet grounded in concrete ideas about how knowledge, inquiry, and culture are built—and how they can be preserved and improved for future generations.
- Learn how science and culture emerged from cross-cultural contact across centuries.
- Explore the contrasts between ancient and modern approaches to knowledge and learning.
- Examine the role of education in shaping a humane, empowered society.
- Consider a provocative view of humanity’s inheritance and its responsibilities for the future.
Ideal for readers interested in history, anthropology, philosophy of science, and how our past informs the present and future of civilization.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compelling exploration of human history, challenging conventional notions of progress and its relationship to civilization. The author, writing in the early 20th century, directly confronts the prevailing view of history as a process of degeneration, instead proposing a dynamic view of human evolution as a continuous upward arc. Examining the development of human societies from prehistoric times to the author's own era, the author rejects simplistic explanations based on race or mental attributes. Instead, the author highlights the crucial role of environmental influences, particularly geographical factors and economic structures, in shaping human societies and their development. The book's insightful analysis of the complex interplay between human agency and environmental forces provides a fresh perspective on the nature of progress, demonstrating that it is a multifaceted and often tumultuous process driven by the inherent dynamism of life itself. By revealing the intricate and often contradictory nature of human progress, this book offers a profound understanding of the forces that have shaped our past and continue to influence our present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330886946_0
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