The Quest for Human Nature: What Philosophy and Science Have Learned
Author:   Marco J. Nathan (Department of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Denver)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
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Pages:   376
Publication Date:   19 June 2024
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Author:   Marco J. Nathan (Department of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Denver)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 20.10cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 14.20cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9780197699256


ISBN 10:   0197699251
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   19 June 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
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Preface 1. What's at Stake? 2. A Science of Human Nature? 3. Is There a Human Nature? 4. What Makes a Trait Innate? 5. Are We Genetically Determined? 6. Oppression or Emancipation Part (i): Human Races 7. Oppression or Emancipation Part (ii): Gender 8. Normality: Facts or Politics? 9. Should We Be Concerned About Enhancing Our Nature? 10. Can Science Explain Human Nature? Bibliography

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Marco J. Nathan is Professor and Chair in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Denver. Nathan's research focuses on the philosophy of science, with particular emphasis on biology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and economics. He is the author of Black Boxes (OUP, 2021), as well as numerous articles, chapters, and edited volumes in philosophical and scientific venues.

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