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What does it mean to be human? What distinguishes man from other animals? ââ¬ÅManâs creation of the universe of symbols,â⬠replies Ludwig von Bertalanffy. ââ¬ÅMan lives in a world not of things, but of symbols.â⬠Dr. von Bertalanffy explores the historical development of symbolic language, examines the nature of human values, and shows how a current breakdown of symbolic universes contributes to the feeling of meaninglessness so prevalent in modern society. He notes that a major portion of mankindâs aggressive acts are not biologically induced but arise within symbolic frameworks. |
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