Abstract:This journal article critically examines Friedrich Nietzsche's influential works, "On the Genealogy of Morality" and "Beyond Good and Evil," to uncover their insights into human nature and ethics. By closely analyzing key arguments and ideas, the article explores Nietzsche's perspectives...
Human nature & Ethics
Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 – Karl Marx
Preface In the preface, Marx explains his intention to critique jurisprudence, political science, and Hegelian philosophy of law. He emphasizes the need for empirical analysis based on a critical study of political economy. Marx acknowledges the influence of French, English, and German socialists,...
Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 – Karl Marx
Abstract:This journal article critically examines Karl Marx's perspectives on human nature and the concept of living a good life. Drawing from Marx's key works such as "The Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844" and "Capital," as well as relevant secondary sources, the article explores...
Descent of Man – Charles Darwin
Abstract:This journal article critically examines the views of Charles Darwin, the eminent naturalist and evolutionary...
Voltaire’s Reflections on Human Nature and the Pursuit of a Good Life
Abstract:This article delves into the philosophical and literary works of Voltaire, the influential Enlightenment...
Most influential books on human nature and ethics
The Epic of Gilgamesh (c 2000 BCE): This ancient Mesopotamian poem tells the story of Gilgamesh, a king who is...
The Theory of Moral Sentiments – Adam Smith
Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments: An Exploration of Human Nature and Virtuous Living "The Theory of Moral...
“Lord of the Flies” Lies
Chapter 2 of "Humankind: A Hopeful History" by Rutger Bregman, translated from Dutch by Elizabeth Manton and Erica...
The Social Contract – Rousseau
The Social Contract, written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 1762, is a seminal work in political philosophy that presents...
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding – John Locke
"An Essay Concerning Human Understanding" is a seminal work by the English philosopher John Locke, published in 1689....
Ethics – Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza's philosophy of ethics is grounded in his metaphysical system, which posits that everything that exists...
Leviathan – Thomas Hobbes
Leviathan is a political treatise written by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes and published in 1651. It is one of...
The Prince – Niccolo Machiavelli
The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise written by Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian diplomat and political...
Meditations – Marcus Aurelius
"Meditations" is a collection of personal writings by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161-180 CE....
Nicomachean Ethics – Aristotle
The Nicomachean Ethics is one of Aristotle's most important works and is considered a foundational text of Western...
The Republic – Plato
Plato's Republic is one of the most influential works of philosophy ever written. In it, Plato explores the nature of...
Dhammapada
The Dhammapada is a collection of 423 verses or stanzas that form a part of the Sutta Pitaka of the Buddhist canon....
Upanishads
The Upanishads are a collection of ancient Hindu philosophical texts that form the basis of Hinduism and have had a...
Analects – Confucius
The Analects is a collection of sayings and teachings attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his...
The Tao Te Ching – Lao Tzu
Tao Te Ching is a classic Chinese text that presents the philosophy of Taoism, which emphasizes living in harmony with...
The epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem that explores the themes of mortality, heroism, and the...