PHI 200 - Science and Human Nature

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course will consider what science can tell us about ourselves, where we have come from and where we are going. After considering the more traditional philosophical, religious and psychological accounts of human nature, we will draw on the more recent resources of evolutionary biology, behavioral genetics and cognitive science to paint a very different picture. We will use illustrations from ancient times to the present to help us think about fundamental issues such as the roots of morality, lies and deception, sexuality, violence and religious feeling.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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