Human Nature and Its Remaking

""Human Nature and Its Remaking"" is a philosophical exploration of the nature of human beings and the possibility of altering or improving that nature. Written by William Ernest Hocking, a prominent American philosopher of the early 20th century, the book delves into questions such as: What is human nature? Is it fixed or can it be changed? What is the relationship between human nature and morality? Hocking argues that human nature is not fixed, but rather is a product of both biological and cultural factors. He suggests that we can work to improve human nature through education, social reform, and spiritual development. The book is a thought-provoking examination of the complex nature of humanity and the possibilities for its transformation.1918. Partial Contents: Orientation: An Art Peculiar To Man; The Possibility Of Changing Human Nature; What Changes are Desirable? Liberation Versus Discipline; The Liberator as Disciplinarian. The Natural Man: The Elements Of Human Nature the Notion Of Instinct; Range of Instinct; Survey of The Human Equipment; Will; Mind and Body. Conscience: The Interest In Justice; Conscience and the General Will; Conscience and Instinct; Current Fallacies Regarding Sin; Instinct and Sin; Why Men Sin. Experience: The Agencies of Remaking; The Task of Experience; Methods of Experience. Society: Social Modeling; Main Directions of Social Modeling; Ideals and Their Recommenders; Laws and the State; Institutions and Change; Education; The Right of Rebellion; Punishment. Art and Religion: The Public and The Private Order; Society and Beyond Society; The World of Rebirth; The Sacred Law; Art and Human Nature. Christianity and: Pugnacity; Sex-love; Ambition; The Crux of Christianity.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.