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How Can You Truly Know A Person? In conversation with David Brooks

Reading Our Times

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Exploring Historical Ideas and Enlightenment Debates on Human Nature and Reason

The chapter explores contrasting viewpoints on human nature by Hobbes and Rousseau, examining the impact of culture and institutions on innate freedom while discussing Enlightenment debates on reason, emotions, and moral sentiments.

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