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2017
This chapter opens with a social constructionist perspective on human essences. As proposed, essences are not given in nature, but constructed within cultural traditions. Thus, the major challenge is not that of “getting it right” about the essence, but generating accounts that may contribute to society. A criterion of reflective pragmatism is proposed
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This chapter opens with a social constructionist perspective on human essences. As proposed, essences are not given in nature, but constructed within cultural traditions. Thus, the major challenge is not that of “getting it right” about the essence, but generating accounts that may contribute to society. A criterion of reflective pragmatism is proposed
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Journal of Applied Philosophy, 1984
ABSTRACT Jenkins and Sherman hold that belief in the value of work is artificially inculcated and that a ‘leisure society’ is desirable and possible, as well as being necessitated by the introduction of microprocessors. After distinguishing between meaningful work and labour (first section), I reply obliquely to their case by contending that ...
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ABSTRACT Jenkins and Sherman hold that belief in the value of work is artificially inculcated and that a ‘leisure society’ is desirable and possible, as well as being necessitated by the introduction of microprocessors. After distinguishing between meaningful work and labour (first section), I reply obliquely to their case by contending that ...
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1996
AbstractArgues for two claims about human essential properties that together constitute an “Aristotelian” theory of human nature. The first is that humans essentially have a physical nature involving circulatory, digestive, and other physiological systems; their functioning to a high degree constitutes good health and, beyond that, athletic excellence.
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AbstractArgues for two claims about human essential properties that together constitute an “Aristotelian” theory of human nature. The first is that humans essentially have a physical nature involving circulatory, digestive, and other physiological systems; their functioning to a high degree constitutes good health and, beyond that, athletic excellence.
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2017
This chapter argues that the human essence involves not only the desire to achieve justice but also the capacity to develop a consensus about what is just. It shows how justice provides the building blocks for cooperation and enhances people’s capacity to cooperate successfully.
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This chapter argues that the human essence involves not only the desire to achieve justice but also the capacity to develop a consensus about what is just. It shows how justice provides the building blocks for cooperation and enhances people’s capacity to cooperate successfully.
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Human Dialogue as Human Essence?
Dialogue and UniversalismThe concept of human dialogue as human essence is presented by Michael H. Mitias, a contemporary American philosopher, in his book Human Dialogue (2023), within the framework of the project Towards a Universal Civilization. Analyzing the eternal problems of human life, such as understanding and cooperation, knowledge and conversation, reason and ...
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Free Will and the Human Essence
2017This chapter examines free will as a distinctive element of the human essence, arguing that it evolved to enable the development of culture and that culture requires “responsible autonomy”—personal choices for actions that balance the achievement of individual objectives and control with respect for the rules of society. Understanding the human essence
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The Tripartite Motivational Human Essence
2017This chapter argues that the human essence can be understood as the functioning of three fundamental motives working together—value, control, and truth. It shows that each of these motives represents an independent source of goal pursuit, and that each, in its fulfillment, represents a unique factor in the achievement of well-being. It also argues that
James F. M. Cornwell, E. Tory Higgins
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The essence of human communication
1986The animal world communicates. Humans communicate. Without effective communication, a healthy community life is inconceivable. It implies, in the first instance, the transmission from one person to another of necessary information, feelings, or ideas with the view to eliciting a sensible reaction from the receiver or communicatee.
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The Humanities: Their Essence, Nature, Future
Journal of Aesthetic Education, 1983Theories of what the humanities are oscillate between, and sometimes inconsistently contain, historical, descriptive, and normative elements. That is to say, they may consult the tradition of what the humanities were, attempt to describe and rationalize contemporary practice, or try to influence change by asserting what the humanities ideally ought to ...
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Human Essences and Cultural Embeddedness
2017This chapter examines biology and culture as interactive influences in shaping the human essence, arguing that “culture is biological.” In particular, it considers the idea that cultural embeddedness might be a distinct human attribute from an evolutionary perspective.
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