The Incompleteness of Humanity: Anthropological Reflections

Science, philosophy and theology may each legitimately claim that anthropology is their own field. In this paper I shall first develop some considerations of scientific kind especially about the evolution of the human being. Then, some relevant philosophical lessons are considered. In particular, it is dealt with the nature of intelligence and culture, their relationship with the biological dimension, the issue of self-canalization and the openness of the human being, whether or not we can speak of a biological species. Then, some philosophical and theological questions are raised. Finally, the possible future of humanity is discussed.