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ISBN10: 3796512720, ISBN13: 9783796512728, [publisher: Schwabe] Hardcover First Edition Hardcover. The Anyuak definition of what a human person is appears to be a relatively easy one, at least in theory, because it is based upon purely physical criteria; The metaphysical dimensions of a human being are completely neglected in this definition and are only of importance when needed to exclude a human being from human society. The term "person" is essential in Anyuak language, for it introduces a special category within the large category of "human beings": not all human beings are also persons. The notion of "personality" is, in this context, of no relevance, because it is merely a qualitative extension of the notion of human person, its individual aspect. There is no moral element in the judgement of a human person, at least in this theoretical sense, and even intelligence which elsewhere is considered to be almost exclusively human is not considered when defining the truly human qualities of a person. Because the individual characteristics of a person, his or her mistakes and problems, do not turn into existential questions, Anyuaks hardly ever ask themselves about their "real" identity or meditate about their inner life: Anyuaks know perfectly well who they are and what place they have in existence, and it is with this deep and sober self-knowledge that they face their private destiny. The best, as well as the most complete, ...

ISBN10: 3796512720, ISBN13: 9783796512728, [publisher: Schwabe] Hardcover
[Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]

Schwabe Verlagsgruppe AG, Date: 2003. 1st. hardcover. New. 12x8x2. 2003. Schwabe Verlagsgruppe AG ISBN 3796512720 9783796512728 [US]

ISBN10: 3796512720, ISBN13: 9783796512728, [publisher: Schwabe Verlag Basel] Hardcover The Anyuak definition of what a human person is appears to be a relatively easy one, at least in theory, because it is based upon purely physical criteria The metaphysical dimensions of a human being are completely neglected in this definition and are only.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2003]
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ISBN10: 3796512720, ISBN13: 9783796512728, [publisher: Schwabe Verlag Basel] Hardcover The Anyuak definition of what a human person is appears to be a relatively easy one, at least in theory, because it is based upon purely physical criteria The metaphysical dimensions of a human being are completely neglected in this definition and are only.
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 2003]
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[Dozwil, Switzerland] [Publication Year: 2003]