What Is Man? And Other Essays

What is Man? and Other Essays

by Mark Twain

'What Is Man?' is a philosophical dialogue between a young man and an older man, exploring ideas of destiny and free will. The older man argues that humans are merely machines, while the younger man objects and seeks evidence to support this claim. The collection also includes other short stories covering a range of Twain's interests, from politics to humor.

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Mark Twain

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Twain was fascinated with science and scientific inquiry. He developed a close and lasting friendship with Nikola Tesla, and the two spent much time together in Tesla's laboratory. Twain patented thre...

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