Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
The Prindle Post
Publication Date
11-22-2018
Abstract
Aristotle famously pointed out that humans stand out from other living beings because humans are rational. To live a flourishing human life is to live in accordance with the dictates of reason. Much of the philosophical thought about the essence of man going forward was heavily influenced by what Aristotle had to say on this point. It is hard to deny the importance of rationality for the survival of the human species. Because we can reason, we can use language, make plans, satisfy obligations, know things about the world, and, importantly, we can change the world as we see fit to meet our needs. It would be an understatement to say that we took full advantage of that last part. It is important that we ask ourselves: Are there any constraints on how far we should take our ability to modify the world around us?
Recommended Citation
Robison-Green, Rachel. "Rethinking Modificatio of the Natural World ". The Prindle Post. https://www.prindlepost.org/2018/11/rethinking-modification-of-the-natural-world/
