The human body is essentially something other than an animal organism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The human body differs fundamentally from mere biological animal functions.
- In plain terms
- Humans are more than just animal bodies.
- What can you take from it?
- Human existence exceeds biological function.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes us human?
- Is the body just matter?
Another view
Humans share many biological traits with animals.
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