Ten Theories of Human Nature

Catalog description

A course to help students understand how humanity has struggled to comprehend its nature by exploring the ideas of major philosophies and thinkers from ancient eastern traditions to theories of modern psychology. Students will critically examine each theory on four points - the nature of the universe, the nature of humanity, the ills of humanity, and the proposed cure for these ills. Participants will consider who we are, what motivates us, and how we can understand and improve the world.