Man A Machine

"Man a Machine" is a philosophical treatise by the French physician and philosopher Julien Offray de La Mettrie, first published in 1747. In this provocative work, La Mettrie presents a materialistic and mechanistic view of human nature, arguing that humans are essentially complex machines governed by the laws of physics and biology. Rejecting traditional dualistic notions of mind and body, La Mettrie contends that all mental phenomena, including consciousness and emotion, can be explained in terms of physical processes. Through clear and accessible prose, "Man a Machine" challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of human nature and the implications of a strictly materialistic worldview.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 101950756X
• EAN: 9781019507568
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pub Date: July 18, 2023
• Physical Info: 1.42 cms H x 23.39 cms L x 15.6 cms W (0.5 kgs), 230 pages