The Philosophy of Human Nature
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- Are humans unique among animals—and if so, what makes humans human?
- Is human freedom a delusion?
- Do people possess paranormal powers?
- How do the sexes differ?
- Are personality traits and intelligence inherited?
- Can we expect to survive bodily death?
Howard Kainz looks for the best available answers to these and other questions, drawing upon classical and recent philosophy as well as the current state of scientific knowledge. His approach is open-minded and adventurous, and yields some surprising insights.
ISBN
9780812696196
Publication Date
2008
Publisher
Open Court
City
Chicago
Keywords
Philosophical anthropology, human behavior, philosophy
Disciplines
Philosophy
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Table of Contents
The "Difference" Question
Are There Any Distinctively Human Instincts?
Can Personality Traits and Intelligence Be Inherited?
Are There Any Significant Sex-Related Personality Characteristics?
The Future of Human Evolution
Is Human Nature a Unity or a Duality?
Human Freedom
Human Development
Maturity
The Nature of Love
Philosophy and the Paranormal
Survival After Death
Epilogue: Solutions Fitting Problems
Selected Bibliography
Index