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Man a Machine and Man a Plant
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Man a Machine and Man a Plant
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Julien Offroy De La Mettrie
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Translated by Richard Watson
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Translated by Maya Rybalka
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Introduction by Justin Leiber
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | History of Western philosophy |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780872201941
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| Classifications | Dewey:128 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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| Imprint |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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| Publication Date |
1 October 1994 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The first modern translation of the complete texts of La Mettrie's pioneering L'Homme machine and L'Homme plante, first published in 1747 and 1748, respectively, this volume also includes translations of the advertisement and dedication to L'Homme machine. Justin Leiber's introduction illuminates the radical thinking and advocacy of the passionate La Mettrie and provides cogent analysis of La Mettrie's relationship to such important philosophical figures as Descartes, Malebranche, and Locke, and of his lasting influence on the development of materialism, cognitive studies, linguistics, and other areas of intellectual inquiry.
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