Sociality as the human condition : anthropology in economic, philosophical and theological perspective / by Rebekka A. Klein ; translated by Martina Sitling
Anthropological description as a representative of humanity -- The social conflict between egoism and altruism in human interaction (experimental economics and neuroeconomics) -- Interpersonal difference as antagonism, recognition and alterity (social philosophy and ethics) -- The tension between old and new existence in Christian love of the neighbor (theological anthropology)
Summary
In addition to being contemplated in the classical disciplines of anthropology, human sociality has been subjected to scientific examination in the natural and social sciences. This book offers a substantial discussion of empirical research programs within current economics (experimental and neuroeconomics), with special regard to the themes of reciprocity and altruism. These themes are discussed from a philosophical perspective informed by phenomenology and hermeneutics, and linked to theories of conflict, recognition and alterity in social philosophy, which are used to show the limitations o
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-320) and index
