(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
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Summary of Medieval Philosophers 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 18th 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
Summary of the Bible 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
Summary of Buddhism on Human Nature
Buddhism: In The Footsteps of the Buddha
(This is a summary of and commentary on a chapter in a book I often used in university classes: Thirteen Theories of Human Nature.)
Summary of Hinduism on Human Nature
Om (Aum)
Upanishadic Hinduism: Quest for Ultimate Knowledge
(This is my summary of a chapter in a book I often used in university classes: Thirteen Theories of Human Nature.) Continue reading Summary of Hinduism on Human Nature