The human condition in the Anthropocene-four chakrabartian parallaxes
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https://doi.org/10.21814/anthropocenica.6024Keywords:
Human condition, Anthropocene, Dipesh Chakrabarty, ParallaxAbstract
The Anthropocene signifies a pivotal epoch in which human activity has become the dominant force shaping the Earth's geology and ecosystems. This shift necessitates a profound reevaluation of what it means to be human. This paper investigates the concept of the “human condition” within the framework of the Anthropocene, drawing upon the philosophical insights of Dipesh Chakrabarty. The paper is organized into two main parts. The first part delineates the meaning of “human condition,” placing it within a broader philosophical and historical context. The second part examines how the Anthropocene has transformed our understanding of the human condition, altering traditional perspectives on human agency, temporality, and planetary impact. Through this analysis, fresh perspectives are provided on the existential and ethical dimensions of being human in an era marked by profound ecological transformation.
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