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Ten theories of human nature / Leslie Stevenson, David L. Haberman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.Edition: 5th edDescription: xiii, 256 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9780195368253 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0195368258 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 128 22
LOC classification:
  • BD450 .S766 2009
Online resources:
Contents:
Preface to the fifth edition -- Preface to the fourth edition -- Introduction: Rival theories and critical assessments -- Confucianism : the way of the sages / by David L. Haberman -- Upanishadic Hinduism : quest for ultimate knowledge / by David L. Haberman -- Buddhism : in the footsteps of the Buddha / by David L. Haberman -- Plato : the rule of reason -- Aristotle : the ideal of human fulfilment -- The Bible : humanity in relation to God -- Historical interlude -- Kant : reasons and causes, morality and religion -- Marx : the economic basis of human societies -- Sartre : radical freedom -- Darwinian theories of human nature -- Conclusion: A synthesis of the theories? -- Index.
Item type: Books
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books BD 450 .S766 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA22135 Available AUA22135

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface to the fifth edition -- Preface to the fourth edition -- Introduction: Rival theories and critical assessments -- Confucianism : the way of the sages / by David L. Haberman -- Upanishadic Hinduism : quest for ultimate knowledge / by David L. Haberman -- Buddhism : in the footsteps of the Buddha / by David L. Haberman -- Plato : the rule of reason -- Aristotle : the ideal of human fulfilment -- The Bible : humanity in relation to God -- Historical interlude -- Kant : reasons and causes, morality and religion -- Marx : the economic basis of human societies -- Sartre : radical freedom -- Darwinian theories of human nature -- Conclusion: A synthesis of the theories? -- Index.