(This is my summary of a chapter in a book I often used in university classes: Thirteen Theories of Human Nature, Oxford Univ. Press.) Continue reading Summary of Islam on Human Nature →

(This is my summary of a chapter in a book I often used in university classes: Twelve Theories of Human Nature, Oxford Univ. Press)

Our discussion of theories of human nature will now move from the ancient worlds to the 18^th century with Immanuel Kant. Needless to say, a lot happened in the interim. In order to make the transition of almost 2000 years, here is a brief description of a few of the major thinkers during this long period including: Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Hobbes, Descartes, Spinoza, Hume, and Rousseau. Continue reading Summary of Medieval Philosophers on Human Nature →

The Bible: Humanity in Relation to God

(This is my summary of a chapter in a book I often used in university classes: Thirteen Theories of Human Nature, Oxford Univ. Press.)  Continue reading Summary of the Bible on Human Nature →