The ascent of man : a philosophy of human nature / James F. Harris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harris, James F. (James Franklin), 1941- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophical anthropology.

Human behavior.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] ; New York, New York : Routledge, 2017.

Summary:

"Harris maintains that human nature is best explained by his nonessentialist view: human nature supervenes on a cluster of properties that developed in a particular way through biological and cultural history. . . . [A]n original account of human nature that attempts to account for the wide differences among people. No small feat. Highly recommended." -P. Jenkins, Choice.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

1 Introduction: Theories of Human Nature

2 The Cluster Theory of Human Nature

3 The Natural World and Human Nature

4 Human Biology and Human Nature

5 Human Experience and Human Nature

6 "Supernatural" Experience and Human Nature

7 Material Culture and Human Nature

8 The Human Brain and Human Nature

9 Human Society, Human Culture, and Human Nature

10 Conclusion

Selected Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-351-30559-X