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Scientific Exploration Of The Moral Foundation Of Human Nature Theory

Posted on:2022-02-11Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Q GuanFull Text:PDF
GTID:2505306344992099Subject:Ethics
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The fundamental problem of morality is an important issue in the history of ethical thoughts.Stephen Pinker,with his scientific "theory of human nature",has profoundly explained the basis of morality and exerted a wide influence in the west,making him one of the famous contemporary western thinkers.Under the background of the general avoidance of "human nature" in the western society,Pinker proved that we should dare to face up to the new discoveries of "human nature" in the scientific field through the research on the basis of scientific discoveries to discuss the real problems.Only by acknowledging the dark side of human nature can we find the root of social moral problems and solve them fundamentally.And Pinker is advocating that we tap into the good in human nature so that we can continue to advance our society.Pinker’s philosophical system is based on the moral,scientific framework of the "theory of human nature":scientifically speaking,the human mind is created unequal.Hence his rebuttal to the whiteboard:denying the existence of human nature does not make sense from a scientific standpoint.Pinker’s research on the moral value of human nature is not only conducive to the reconstruction of the ideological and moral system in western society,but also conducive to the realization of a higher moral realm.From metasomatic pinker set up under the perspective of scientific socialism theory origin of "human nature",the first combed the western modern theory and the theory of evolution,the content of the whiteboard said illustrates pinker effects of "human nature" by both congenital and acquired environment product theory viewpoint,that discuss the human nature must be based on solid scientific results and theory of this view.From the perspective of case law and ethical problems,the basic concepts of moral fact,moral value and moral attribute are taken as the starting point to explain:different social classes have different moral values,and it is necessary to overcome the cognitive limitations of human beings in the process of rationally treating moral problems.Pinker criticized the moral delusion of "condescension of moral duty" and "sanctity and taboo" to prove that social moral problems must be solved first to promote moral practice.By analyzing the sensitive topics such as "violence","gender"and "children",as well as the possible challenges brought by the existence of "theory of human nature",this paper expounds that the transformation of moral practice needs to find the unity of theory and practice.Finally,this paper focuses on the construction of contemporary moral education,focuses on grasping the value reflection of Pinker’s thought on bioethics,altruism and "theory of human nature" itself,and excavates the meeting point between Pinker’s ideological and moral value of "theory of human nature" and the construction of China’s socialist core value system,which has the demand of morality,equality and freedom.It reflects that the exploration of the correct moral code of conduct and the correct understanding of moral value provides theoretical support for the development of the moral education of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.All in all,based on the scientific socialism theory of human nature of moral and exploration,we draw the conclusion:The idea that human nature is shaped by a combination of genetic and environmental factors and that the human mind is a blank SLATE misleads the public and individuals to make moral decisions about it.We need a theory of human nature that recognizes human differences and is explicitly based on this theory It can confirm the existence of moral intuition and provide a basis for us to find a balance between equality and freedom.
Keywords/Search Tags:Steve Pinker, Theory of the blank slate, The theory of human nature, Scientist theory of human nature
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