Human Nature and Conduct An Introduction to Social Psychology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163202531)

""Human Nature and Conduct"" by John Dewey is an introduction to the field of social psychology. The book explores the relationship between human nature and behavior, arguing that our actions are shaped by both our innate tendencies and the social environment in which we live. Dewey examines various aspects of human behavior, including habit, impulse, emotion, and intelligence, and how they are influenced by social factors such as culture, education, and religion. He also discusses the role of ethics and morality in shaping our conduct, and how our actions impact the larger social community. Written in a clear and accessible style, ""Human Nature and Conduct"" is a classic work that continues to be relevant today for anyone interested in understanding human behavior and social dynamics.1922. This insightful treatise on the essential components of human nature by the great American philosopher and educator John Dewey grew from a series of three lectures presented at Leland Stanford Junior University upon the West Memorial Foundation. One of the topics included was Human Conduct and Destiny. In his own words, Dewey has, set forth a belief that an understanding of habit and different types of habit is the key to social psychology, while the operation of impulse and intelligence gives the key to individualized mental activity. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Dewey
ISBN-10: 1163202533
ISBN-13: 9781163202531
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d