This Simian World

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Day, Clarence, 1874-1935

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"This Simian World" by Clarence Day is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the nature of humanity by drawing parallels between humans and our animal ancestors, particularly simians (apes and monkeys). Day uses this premise to explore themes about human behavior, society, and civilization, ultimately questioning what it means to be human in the context of our evolutionary past. In "This Simian World," Day presents a series of discourses delivered by an unnamed narrator, who, alongside a companion named Potter, muses on the implications of mankind's descent from simian ancestors. Throughout the narrative, they examine various animal species, contemplating traits such as curiosity, social structure, and instincts, while weighing them against human behaviors. Day employs humor and satirical commentary to discuss issues like civilization, morality, and the inherent flaws in human nature. With an engaging narrative style, the book combines philosophical inquiry with a naturalistic perspective, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human existence while acknowledging our primal origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-08-11