Being Human: Core Readings IN THE Humanities

This paperback edition shows signs of wear, including creases and slight tears on the cover. The pages are intact but may exhibit some dog-eared corners and light scuffing. Despite these cosmetic issues, the binding remains secure, ensuring the book's usability for reading and study.

Being Human: Core Readings in the Humanities, edited by Leon Kass, is a comprehensive collection published by W. W. Norton & Company in 2004. This paperback edition, with an ISBN of 0-393-92639-7, emerges from the President's Council on Bioethics, reflecting on profound questions at the intersection of humanities and bioethics. The book is designed to engage readers with a diverse range of essays and discussions, encouraging thoughtful exploration of what it means to be human. The text is particularly relevant for those interested in the ethical dimensions of human life and the humanities. While this edition is not a first edition, it holds significance for its association with an influential bioethics council. The book is in fair condition, with some visible wear on the cover and pages, yet remains a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in the philosophical and ethical inquiries of our time.