Natural Born Monads: On the Metaphysics of Organisms and Human Individuals

Natural Born Monads: On the Metaphysics of Organisms and Human Individuals

Natural Born Monads: On the Metaphysics of Organisms and Human Individuals

Natural Born Monads: On the Metaphysics of Organisms and Human Individuals

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Overview

We are still looking for a satisfactory definition of what makes an individual being a human individual. The understanding of human beings in terms of organism does not seem to be satisfactory, because of its reductionistic flavor. It satisfies our need for autonomy and benefits our lives thanks to its medical applications, but it disappoints our needs for conscious and free, self-determination. For similar reasons, i.e. because of its anti-libertarian tone, an organicistic understanding of the relationship between individual and society has also been rejected, although no truly satisfactory alternative for harmonizing individual and social wellness has been put forth. Thus, a reassessment of the very concepts of individual and organism is needed.

In this book, the authors present a specific line of thought which started with Leibniz' concept of monad in 17th century, continued through Kant and Hegel, and as a result reached the first Eastern country to attempt to assimilate, as well as confront, with Western philosophy and sciences, i.e. Japan. The line of thought we are tracing has gone on to become one the main voices in current debates in the philosophy of biology, as well as philosophical anthropology, and social philosophy.

As a whole, the volume offers a both historical, and systematic account of one specific understanding of individuals and their environment, which tries to put together its natural embedding, as well as its dialectical nature. Such a historical, systematic map will also allow to better evaluate how life sciences impact our view of our individual lives, of human activities, of institutions, politics, and, finally, of humankind in general.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783110603668
Publisher: De Gruyter
Publication date: 10/12/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 343
File size: 2 MB
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

A. Altobrando, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China; P. Biasetti, University of Padova, Italy.

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