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[Critics of perfection].

D Ribatti

    Rivista Di Biologia
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Nobel laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini viewed human greatness as stemming from imperfection. This challenges the notion that existence solely means "being in the world," suggesting a complex interplay of traits.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience and Philosophy
    • Exploration of human nature and existence.

    Background:

    • Rita Levi-Montalcini, Nobel Prize in Medicine (1986), advocated for embracing human imperfection.
    • She noted her own tendency towards self-exclusion and avoidance of social contact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To reconcile Levi-Montalcini's concept of greatness in imperfection with existentialist philosophy.
    • To explore the paradox between individualistic tendencies and the necessity of social engagement for existence.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis and synthesis of ideas.
    • Comparative study of scientific and literary perspectives on human nature.

    Main Results:

    • Levi-Montalcini's "praise of imperfection" highlights the unique blend of good and evil in humans.

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  • Her personal tendency towards isolation contrasts with existentialist views emphasizing "being in the world."

    • Conclusions:

    • Human greatness and dynamism are intrinsically linked to imperfection.
    • Reconciling individual tendencies with social existence remains a complex philosophical challenge.