Today we have been discussing the similarities and differences between man and the other animals. In many respects we are similar to other animals and our animal nature affects many of our behaviors. Please comment below if you have thoughts on this idea.

One of the main themes of our conversation today is that who we are is largely determined genetically at conception. This point of view starts us on the road to genetic predeterminism. I am not entirely convinced that our genetics are the most important part of who we are. My Uncle’s initial statement on the…

This website started as a record of conversations between Fred C Spaulding and his uncle David B. Spaulding on the topic of human nature. We hope that the topics discussed below will be taken up by others to widen the conversation and that the website can truly become a forum that supports the study of…