Not content with discoursing on supermen, the author presents them in the flesh - or whatever it is they are made of.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author moves beyond abstract discussion of supermen and shows them as real, tangible beings.
- In plain terms
- He shows supermen in real life, not just in theory.
- What can you take from it?
- Concrete examples make ideas more relatable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does showing a concept help understanding?
Another view
The description is vague and may not clarify what supermen actually are.
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