11 - What is human nature?: Resources
Exploring different philosophies
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Introduction to the theory of human nature
Twelve Theories of Human Nature by Call Number: 128.09 STEISBN: 9780199859030Publication Date: 2012-09-05An introduction to the most influential developments in Western and Eastern thought.
Ideas of Human Nature by Call Number: 128.09 TRIISBN: 9780631214069Publication Date: 1999-11-11Presents twelve of the most influential western thinkers on human nature, all examined in their historical context and relevance to contemporary controversies.
Philosophy: A Text with Readings by Call Number: 100 VELISBN: 9781305410473Publication Date: 2016-01-01Guided discussion and readings.
See Chapter 2: Human Nature
General introduction to Philosophy
Philosophy by Call Number: 109 STOISBN: 9781841937021Publication Date: 2007-09-01General introduction to the ideas of great philosophers and the effects of their ideas on the wider world. Illustrated.
The Story of Philosophy by Call Number: 109 MAGISBN: 0751305901Publication Date: 1998Accessible and extensive overview of the history of thinking, covering major philosophical issues. A guide to western thought.
The Human Touch: Our Part in the Creation of the Universe by Call Number: 120 FRAISBN: 9780571232178Publication Date: 2006Combines philosophy, humour and questions to look into what it means to be human today. Are humans only a "tiny and insignificant anomaly in the impersonal vastness of the universe"?
Online resources
- The Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyA world-wide network of philosophers that allows communication on research.
- Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophyA general encyclopedia of philosophy and philosophers.
- Oxford companion to PhilosophyLeading reference work in philosophy.
Additional research
Suggested key word search strings: (See Library Databases: Britannica online, EBSCO eBooks, Academic Search Premier, Gale Power Search, Philosophy Now, Questia School)
philosophy "human nature" AND [name of philosopher or philosophy]
[name of philosopher or philosophy] human ideal*
[name of philosopher or philosophy] ideal* society
path* [name of philosopher or philosophy]
Further reading
Books in other libraries:
Pojman, L. (2005). Who are we? Theories of Human Nature. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Warburton, N. (2011) A Little History of Philosophy. New Haven and London: Yale University Press.