Abstract
A comprehensive model of the human intellect’s evolution is presented, ranging from the origins of higher cognition to 21st century academic culture. It begins by delving into the composition of the pre-human mind, treating complications in deriving an all-encompassing theory of life’s comparative phenomenology, and then providing outlines of such a theory to the extent which seems possible at our current stage of knowledge. Parameters in the evolution of communication and language are set out along with the way these factors converged to produce the linguistic properties of human thought and behavior. These insights are combined in a phenomenology of the anatomically modern human psyche, coupled with a narrative of humanity’s evolution from prehistoric lifestyles to civilization of the historical period. This is followed by a description of the evolution of Western discourse away from essentialist illusions and towards a more versatile perspectivism.
Highlights
Bond DOIMan is the animal which the creator has seen fit to honor with such a magnificent mind and has condescended to adopt as his favorite and for which he has prepared a nobler life.”
A comprehensive model of the human intellect’s evolution is presented, ranging from the origins of higher cognition to 21st century academic culture. It begins by delving into the composition of the pre-human mind, treating complications in deriving an all-encompassing theory of life’s comparative phenomenology, and providing outlines of such a theory to the extent which seems possible at our current stage of knowledge
Parameters in the evolution of communication and language are set out along with the way these factors converged to produce the linguistic properties of human thought and behavior. These insights are combined in a phenomenology of the anatomically modern human psyche, coupled with a narrative of humanity’s evolution from prehistoric lifestyles to civilization of the historical period
Summary
Man is the animal which the creator has seen fit to honor with such a magnificent mind and has condescended to adopt as his favorite and for which he has prepared a nobler life.” This neatly encapsulates the transition between two key eras in history, a Europe of the Middle Ages/Early Modern period, dominated by religious thinking that spiritually exalted our species’ privileged place in the planet’s web of life, and the post-Enlightenment modernity increasingly centered around mechanistic, theoretical and empirical progress, responsible for proving that humans are just one intelligent species among thousands, which hit the jackpot of technological savvy at the expense of sustainability, for civilized history has been relentlessly punctuated with collapses induced by slight deviations in climate, diseases exacerbated by crowding, weaponized combat and more, altogether infused with rampant logistical misjudgment. This will clarify where we came from, where we are going, and the spectacular potential for actualization that our human future holds
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