David B Spaulding Passing
The founder of the Human Nature Forum passed away peacefully in his home on January 20th 2024. David was passionate about the study of human nature and wanted this site to be a high quality resource for anyone else that is interested in the topic. David studied and thought about human nature for many years…
The Human Conundrum of Unbreakable Family Ties
All mammals have families. Many mammals quarrel with their families. Some wind up as lone wolves, or abandon their birth families to found their own families. But no other mammals are faced with the complex issue of unwanted family ties that can’t be broken. All too many families experience the frustrations of good old Uncle…
AI on the value of understanding human nature
How can a greater understanding of human nature contribute to a more peaceful and cooperative society? ChatGPT ChatGPT A deeper understanding of human nature can contribute to a more peaceful and cooperative society in several ways: In summary, a nuanced understanding of human nature can serve as a foundation for creating social structures, policies, and…
Xunzi and Hobbes: Contrasting Views on Human Nature
December 2023 Jeanine A. DeFalco, PhD Xunzi and Hobbes: Contrasting Views on Human Nature Introduction Hello, I’m Dr. DeFalco, and today I’m going to do a comparative analysis of two seemingly disparate philosophers: Xunzi, an ancient Chinese thinker, and Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher from the 17th century. While separated by continents and millennia, both…
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