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HN 111R. HUMAN NATURE: NATURE AND NURTURE
Spring 2005
Instructors: Dr. Keith Roberts, Dr. Dennis McDonald, Dr. Ellen Altermatt
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores the role of nature and of nurture in shaping the behavior and traits of human beings, considers whether there is a generalized "human nature" and, if so, attempts to define its characteristics. Perspectives and evidence from biology, psychology, anthropology, and sociology will be considered in this team-taught course.
COURSE MATERIALS
COURSE READINGS
Week 1: Is there a human nature?
Week 2: What might be some origins of human nature?
Week 3: To what qualities should humans aspire?
Week 4: How might notions of human nature impact personal behavior and social policy?
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