Understanding Life: Insights from George Canguilhem

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary from George Canguilhem's thoughts on life and existence.

Citations

Quotations from George Canguilhem's work that reflect on the nature of life.

Milieu

The environment or context that an organism interacts with and influences.

Auto-construction

The process by which an organism creates and maintains its own structure.

Expérimentation

The act of experimenting to discover biological functions and relationships.

Normaux

Refers to the state of being normal, which can only be understood in the relation between the living being and its environment.

Monstre

A living being of negative value, often seen as the opposite of the marvelous.

Santé

The luxury of being able to fall ill and recover, highlighting the normalcy of illness.

Organes

Tools or machines that serve as organs of the human species, blurring the line between the two.

Connaissance de la vie

The understanding of life that encompasses unpredictability and the essence of living beings.

Pragmatic experience

The practical engagement of an individual with their environment, shaped by their perceptions.