Man Made by Albert Teichner

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Author Teichner, Albert
Title Man Made
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Summary "Man Made" by Albert R. Teichner is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The book explores profound philosophical questions about identity, the nature of the soul, and what it means to be human in an age of advanced technology and body modification. Set in a future where individuals can replace their biological parts with synthetic ones, the narrative delves into themes of self-awareness, mortality, and the essence of humanity. The story follows Treb Hawley, an astronaut who experiences significant physical transformations through a series of surgical procedures after accidents during space missions. As he undergoes these transformations, Hawley grapples with the implications of losing his original biological parts and becoming predominantly synthetic. Through conversations with his doctor and philosophical musings, he contemplates the nature of his identity, leading to an exploration of the "Achilles' Ship" paradox: at what point does a replacement lead to the creation of a new entity? As the narrative progresses, Hawley’s journey culminates in a radical procedure that leaves him entirely composed of synthetic matter, challenging the boundaries between life, identity, and the soul, ultimately suggesting that he embodies a new form of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Science fiction, American
Subject Medical fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 24955
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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