It is human nature

Human beings constantly act inappropriately or inappropriately, behaving sometimes like gods, sometimes like machines, sometimes like animals. In this odyssey, Dante seeks to reclaim what is inherently human as a means of achieving self-knowledge and self-realization.

"What is proper to the human?" A question as complex as it is essential is posed by Dante Gallian in " It Is Proper to the Human ." Complex because it can be understood in different ways. Essential because, if understood in the sense the author formulates in this book, it concerns our existential health, our happiness. Thus, to fully understand its essentiality, another question must first be asked: what is meant by "proper"?

The adjective "proper" can have different meanings, including, for example, belonging, peculiarity, or naturalness. Or opportunity or convenience—that which is expected, that which is correct. And, in this odyssey, the author explores this second perception of "proper": that which is good, ideal, expected.

It is in this sense that seeking what characterizes us as human is urgent and necessary. First, because we live in an age of unbridled production and consumption, in which we are confronted by dehumanizing forces from all sides. And, above all, as a way to restore our spiritual health and achieve a happier life.

In "Is it human?" , Dante Gallian attempts to answer this question by drawing on countless narratives from the most diverse traditions and philosophies of history. Focusing on the Odyssey, Homer's classic and one of the oldest and most important books in Western civilization, he invites us on a journey of self-discovery in 12 lessons. This work is ideal for anyone who wishes to unravel the odyssey of personal fulfillment and find their true measure .

“This book is an answer, or rather, 12 answers united by the same principle: there is something inherent to humanity that, when understood and practiced, can make life better than it already is.” - Luiz Felipe Pondé