| Author |
Lenhossék, Mihály, 1863-1937 |
| Title |
Az ember helye a természetben
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| Original Publication |
Budapest: Franklin-Társulat, 1915.
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| Series Title |
Kultura és tudomány ; 15.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
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| Summary |
"Az ember helye a természetben" by Mihály Lenhossék is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the philosophical and biological questions surrounding humanity's place in nature, particularly in relation to evolutionary theory and our connections to the animal kingdom. Through a detailed examination of anatomical, physiological, and evolutionary evidence, the author aims to elucidate the similarities and differences between humans and other species, considering the implications for understanding human identity. The opening of this publication presents an introduction to the significant discourse on human origins, referencing prominent figures like Huxley and Darwin. It raises essential questions about humanity's intellectual and moral standing in the natural world, emphasizing the contrast between the advanced capacities of human beings and the primitive manifestations of animal instincts. Lenhossék discusses the limitations of scientific inquiry into the soul and mental faculties of humans while advocating for the objective study of humans as part of the broader ecosystem of life, framing this discussion within the prevailing scientific theories of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
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| Subject |
Anthropology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72853 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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