2022 Reprint of the 1935 Edition. In 1935, Carrel published Man, the Unknown , which became a best-seller. In the book, he attempted to outline a comprehensive account of what is known and more importantly unknown of the human body and human life "in light of discoveries in biology, physics, and medicine", to elucidate problems of the modern world, and to provide possible routes to a better life for human beings. For Carrel, the fundamental problem was that: Men cannot follow modern civilization along its present ...
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2022 Reprint of the 1935 Edition. In 1935, Carrel published Man, the Unknown , which became a best-seller. In the book, he attempted to outline a comprehensive account of what is known and more importantly unknown of the human body and human life "in light of discoveries in biology, physics, and medicine", to elucidate problems of the modern world, and to provide possible routes to a better life for human beings. For Carrel, the fundamental problem was that: Men cannot follow modern civilization along its present course because they are degenerating. They have been fascinated by the beauty of the sciences of inert matter. They have not understood that their body and consciousness are subjected to natural laws, more obscure than, but as inexorable as, the laws of the physical world. Neither have they understood that they cannot transgress these laws without being punished. They must, therefore, learn the necessary relations of the cosmic universe, of their fellow men, and of their inner selves, and also those of their tissues and their mind. Indeed, man stands above all things. Should he degenerate, the beauty of civilization, and even the grandeur of the physical universe, would vanish. ... Humanity's attention must turn from the machines of the world of inanimate matter to the body and the soul of man, to the organic and mental processes which have created the machines and the universe of Newton and Einstein. Carrel advocated, in part, that mankind could better itself by following the guidance of an elite group of intellectuals, and by incorporating eugenics into the social framework. Though his ideas regarding a non-hereditary aristocracy and his reliance on genetics as a solution to modern problems today seems highly problematic and largely unworkable, still he had interesting things to say about the role of culture and the possible evolution of our species.
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Add this copy of Man, the Unknown to cart. $16.22, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1948 by Penguin Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Man, the Unknown to cart. $18.99, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1948 by Penguin Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Man, the Unknown to cart. $21.41, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1948 by Penguin Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Man: the Unknown to cart. $28.86, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1935 by Hamish Hamilton.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With owner's name and inscription inside cover. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Man, the Unknown (Pelican Books) to cart. $30.90, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND.
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Very Good. 1948. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, tanned pages, sunned spine, bumped corners, some scoring in pencil, foxing, remains very good.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Man, the Unknown to cart. $38.78, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1946 by Hamish Hamilton.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Man the Unknown to cart. $22.00, good condition, Sold by 4 The World Resource Dist. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MO, UNITED STATES, published 1938 by Halcyon House.
Add this copy of Man The Unknown to cart. $23.04, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Albatross Publishers.
Add this copy of Man, the Unknown to cart. $52.00, very good condition, Sold by Southampton Sag Harbor Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1938 by Halcyon House.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition Thus (1988). Published by Halcyon House, 1938. Octavo. Black topstain. Book is very good with previous owner inscription on flyleaf. Dust jacket is very good with edgewear and large tears. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Add this copy of Man, the Unknown to cart. $67.00, like new condition, Sold by Transmutation Publishing rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Corning, CA, UNITED STATES.
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Harper and Row, Pubs, 1940; original issue; containing a new Introduction; fine condition with a very good dust jacket: light wear to edges of jacket; Alexis Carrel; Philosophy; Believing.
Not recomending this book unless that person believes in gas chambers for the mentally disabled - the author's wishes were fulfilled in Auschwitz. It is an historical document.
The book description was accurate and reliable. The seller's service was excellent. - full marks given for the service.
