PHIL 152

Philosophy and Theories of Human Nature

Description

What is human nature? In this course we reflect upon how we might make sense of the kind of beings that we are, and we ask whether it is possible to articulate an answer that is truthful, robust and coherent. The course covers competing conceptions of human nature found in religious, philosophical, political and evolutionary thought alongside theories that deny the existence of a human nature. Philosophers discussed may include: Aristotle, Descartes, Nietzsche, Plato, Hobbes, Marx, Sartre and Christian thinkers.

Availability 2013

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Distinguished Professor Stephen Davies
Dr Matheson Russell

Reading/Texts

Recommended Reading

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

PHIL 152: 15.0 points