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* [http://www.brainstages.net/4thr.html The Fourth 'R', or Why Johnny Can't Reason] by Dr. Herman T. Epstein: amazingly, studies show that over half of adult humans are "stuck" at a non-abstract level of reasoning. This information needs to be taken into account when planning the future of civilization, as it indicates that most people ''are not capable of the level of reasoning necessary to make sound decisions on major issues'' without depending on the opinions of others. | * [http://www.brainstages.net/4thr.html The Fourth 'R', or Why Johnny Can't Reason] by Dr. Herman T. Epstein: amazingly, studies show that over half of adult humans are "stuck" at a non-abstract level of reasoning. This information needs to be taken into account when planning the future of civilization, as it indicates that most people ''are not capable of the level of reasoning necessary to make sound decisions on major issues'' without depending on the opinions of others. | ||
* '''2007-01-22''' [http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2007/01/22/hscout601147.html Why Do Good? Brain Study Offers Clues]: People may not perform selfless acts just for an emotional reward, a new brain study suggests. Instead, they may do good because they're acutely tuned into the needs and actions of others. New research at Duke University shows that a piece of the brain linked to perceiving others' intentions shows more activity in people who display unselfish behavior, and less in those who act more selfishly. | * '''2007-01-22''' [http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2007/01/22/hscout601147.html Why Do Good? Brain Study Offers Clues]: People may not perform selfless acts just for an emotional reward, a new brain study suggests. Instead, they may do good because they're acutely tuned into the needs and actions of others. New research at Duke University shows that a piece of the brain linked to perceiving others' intentions shows more activity in people who display unselfish behavior, and less in those who act more selfishly. | ||
| + | * '''2005-12''' [http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200512/god-accident Is God an Accident?] by [[Paul Bloom]] | ||
| + | * '''2005-11-22''' [http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200511u/paul-bloom Wired for Creationism?], an interview with [[Paul Bloom]] | ||
| + | ** Note that [[Richard Dawkins]] was apparently listening to Bloom, because Bloom's "wired for religion" theory features prominently in Dawkins' book ''[[The God Delusion]]'' | ||
Revision as of 19:41, 17 March 2007
Overview
Human beings, although generally lacking in strong instinctive behavior, do have certain innate tendencies that are not driven by pure reason. Note: this whole page needs to be revised in light of the whole Hobbes vs. Rousseau thing. --Woozle 16:20, 27 July 2006 (EDT)
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- There are many beliefs about human nature which influence people's views on morality.
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Links
- The Fourth 'R', or Why Johnny Can't Reason by Dr. Herman T. Epstein: amazingly, studies show that over half of adult humans are "stuck" at a non-abstract level of reasoning. This information needs to be taken into account when planning the future of civilization, as it indicates that most people are not capable of the level of reasoning necessary to make sound decisions on major issues without depending on the opinions of others.
- 2007-01-22 Why Do Good? Brain Study Offers Clues: People may not perform selfless acts just for an emotional reward, a new brain study suggests. Instead, they may do good because they're acutely tuned into the needs and actions of others. New research at Duke University shows that a piece of the brain linked to perceiving others' intentions shows more activity in people who display unselfish behavior, and less in those who act more selfishly.
- 2005-12 Is God an Accident? by Paul Bloom
- 2005-11-22 Wired for Creationism?, an interview with Paul Bloom
- Note that Richard Dawkins was apparently listening to Bloom, because Bloom's "wired for religion" theory features prominently in Dawkins' book The God Delusion