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This reads as a sharp moral reversal, putting human beings inside the category they usually reserve for the environment. It points to the damage people carry and cause through habits, industry, and neglect, and it lands as a rebuke to any easy separation between human life and pollution. In a conversation about climate, waste, or public health, it works as a blunt reminder that the problem is not outside us.
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About Steven Magee
Steven Magee is a British philosopher and historian of ideas. He is best known for his work on the Enlightenment, particularly his exploration of how philosophical movements shaped modern thought. His writing bridges academic rigor and accessible insight, making complex ideas approachable.
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