The Foundation of the Human-Animal Distinction -Human from an Archaeo-Anthropological Perspective-
This study is the story of a human trying to place self in a distinct category within the universe. The framework; of meaning this story, taken through biological and cultural characteristics, is shaped by hypotheses concerning the foundation of the distinction between human-animal from an archaeo-anthropological perspective. The basis problematic of this study is to question primary criteria established in this context. The criteria taken through in the archaeo-anthropological approach are ‘bipedalism,’ ‘large brain,’ ‘language,’ and ‘technology.’ Are these criteria sufficient to bring into existence human? To what extent do biological-morphological-genetic criteria present accuracy? Does walking on two legs, having a brain volume of at least 600 cm³, and the ability to speak make entity human? If these hypotheses are valid in defining human, how do we then express bipedal capable of extraordinary intellectual feats and speech animals?
İf creature that differentiates itself uniquely from its counterparts has chosen to be human, then it is obligated to perform perfect acts as a necessity of the ontological-epistemological difference. Human hardware which questionss existence, acts in accordance with ethical will, and with the principle of idealism changes the World is directly proportional to own level of knowledge. This hardware being mental-physical awareness, is expressed through the concept of the sophist. This hardware, mental physical awareness, is dessribe The ability to manupulate of sophisticated human is at the highest level among all living beings. This provides human with competent control over of the self and surroundings, and allows them to skillfully adapt-produce-modify for benefit.
The sophist-manipulative human is characterized by reasoning, algorithmic thinking, conscious awareness, strategy development, multi-behavior management, solving complex problems, effective interaction-communication, simulation, exploration, imagination, dominance, ethical values, belief, and free will. Ultimately, all living beings in the universe are shaped by the combined influence of their genetic codes and ecological environments, and process the necessary equipment to ensure the continuity of their species after their initial emergence. This hardware, defined as biological-genetic-epigenetic, is competent in shaping material existence. However, the convergence of concepts such as will and idealism with material existence truly gives rise to humanity.
Keywords: Bipedalism, Manipulation, Sophisticated cognition, Communication, Technology, Art.