Jay Hanson wrote: > Yes, common physical and mental characteristics across all humans. When > I use the term "human nature," I am using it as contemporary scientists > (biologists, etc.) use it. Humans are social animals, both competing and > cooperating simultaneously.
Interestingly, that fits with J-J Rousseau's perspective (which was _not_ that humans are "blank slates," contrary to that fool Steven Pinker). He saw us as having two basic instincts: self-preservation and empathy for others. -- Jim Devine / "Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti." (Go your own way and let people talk.) -- Karl, paraphrasing Dante. _______________________________________________ pen-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/pen-l
