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Stevenson, Leslie Forster.

Ten theories of human nature / Leslie Stevenson, David L. Haberman. - 5th ed. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. - xiii, 256 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface to the fifth edition -- Preface to the fourth edition -- Introduction: Rival theories and critical assessments -- Confucianism : the way of the sages / by David L. Haberman -- Upanishadic Hinduism : quest for ultimate knowledge / by David L. Haberman -- Buddhism : in the footsteps of the Buddha / by David L. Haberman -- Plato : the rule of reason -- Aristotle : the ideal of human fulfilment -- The Bible : humanity in relation to God -- Historical interlude -- Kant : reasons and causes, morality and religion -- Marx : the economic basis of human societies -- Sartre : radical freedom -- Darwinian theories of human nature -- Conclusion: A synthesis of the theories? -- Index.

ISBN: 9780195368253 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0195368258 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008028648

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8C0945 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014782540 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Philosophical anthropology.

LC Class. No.: BD450 / .S766 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 128