This Simian World is a philosophical and satirical book written by Clarence Day Jr., which explores the nature of human beings and their relationship with the world around them. The book is divided into a series of short essays and observations, each of which offers a unique perspective on the human condition. Day uses the metaphor of the simian, or monkey, to describe humans, suggesting that our behavior and instincts are not so different from those of our primate ancestors. He explores various themes, such as the nature ...
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This Simian World is a philosophical and satirical book written by Clarence Day Jr., which explores the nature of human beings and their relationship with the world around them. The book is divided into a series of short essays and observations, each of which offers a unique perspective on the human condition. Day uses the metaphor of the simian, or monkey, to describe humans, suggesting that our behavior and instincts are not so different from those of our primate ancestors. He explores various themes, such as the nature of love, the pursuit of happiness, the role of religion, and the meaning of life. Through his witty and insightful writing, Day challenges readers to think deeply about their own existence and the world they inhabit. This Simian World is a thought-provoking and entertaining read, perfect for anyone interested in philosophy, satire, or the human experience.Our monkey-blood is also apparent in our judgments of crime. If a crime is committed on impulse, we partly forgive it. Why? Because, being simians, with a weakness for yielding to impulses, we like to excuse ourselves by feeling not accountable for them. Elephants would have probably taken an opposite stand. They aren't creatures of impulse, and would be shocked at crimes due to such causes; their fault is the opposite one of pondering too long over injuries, and becoming vindictive in the end, out of all due proportion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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