The Struggle to Define Terms Like ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’

The Struggle to Define Terms Like ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’
People walk through a shopping area in Manhattan in New York City on Jun. 7, 2021. Angela Weiss/Getty Images
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What is a man? This is a question that has occupied the minds of philosophers for centuries. When asked for a definition, Socrates referred to man as a “featherless biped.”
John Mac Ghlionn
John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
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