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    human nature
    /ˌhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃə/

    noun

    • 1. the general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioural traits of humankind, regarded as shared by all humans: "he had a poor opinion of human nature"

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  2. plato.stanford.edu › entries › human-natureHuman Nature - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

    Mar 15, 2021 · Whereas the human—or non-human—biologist may ask what modern humans are like, just as they may ask what bonobos are like, the question that traditional philosophical accounts of human nature are plausibly attempting to answer is what it is like to live one’s life as a contemporary human.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Human_natureHuman nature - Wikipedia

    Human nature comprises the fundamental dispositions and characteristics—including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting—that humans are said to have naturally. The term is often used to denote the essence of humankind, or what it 'means' to be human.

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  5. www.britannica.com › topic › human-natureHuman nature | Psychology, Evolution, Biology | Britannica

    Jun 14, 2024 · Learn about the fundamental dispositions and traits of humans from various perspectives, such as genetics, evolutionary biology, and cultural anthropology. Explore the theories and research of Robert S. Woodworth, a pioneer of dynamic psychology.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUMAN NATURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of human nature as the natural ways of behaving that most people share, and see how it is used in sentences. Find translations, pronunciation, and related words and phrases for human nature.

  7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogYes, There’s Something Called Human Nature | Psychology Today

    Aug 30, 2020 · The evolutionary psychologist Steven Pinker has made a solid career for himself promoting the popular idea that — like other all animals on earth — we humans have an identifiable “nature,” a...

  8. academic.oup.com › book › 557653 Is There a Human Nature? - Oxford Academic

    This chapter explores three influential views on what human nature is: essentialism, natural state model, and field guide conceptions. It critically examines the strengths and weaknesses of each view and their implications for the science of human nature.

  9. humannatureforum.com › what-is-human-nature-and-why-is-itWhat is human nature and why is it important?”

    Nov 30, 2023 · Human nature refers to the distinguishing characteristics of humans, independent of culture. Psychology helps us understand human nature, behavior, mental health, personal growth, social interactions, ethics, and more.