Sentences with phrase «of our human nature in»

To be more pointed, a psychotherapeutic reading of Shakespeare would be hard to challenge in court, but presenting Shakespeare's view of human nature in terms of biblical realism would almost certainly be considered a violation of the establishment clause.

The reason for this flexibility of method is not a desire to be «liberal» either in the sense of an optimistic vision of human nature in general or in the more restrictive methodological sense of being optimistic about the power of one's critical tools.

About Heidegger's view of human nature in particular, Cassirer says the following:

It is generally believed that the laws, customs, and rituals by which the particular system is defined are written into the nature of things, and that the social structure is but a true reflection of the innate qualities of human nature in its several kinds.

He had long explored the complexities of human nature in history and society, but in this book he turned the problem around and looked at the subject which was involved, turning from the objective self which most analysts look at to the subjective self behind the object.

But Kekes» belief in the death of God (he describes it as «the absence of cosmic justice»), along with the unresolved status of human nature in his thought, may prevent him from giving an adequate theoretical treatment to these problems in the future.

Fr James Tolhurst shows how the realization of the divinity and primacy of Christ draws us to a high definition of human nature in contrast to a...

But as we are taught by our deepening insight into the dominant role of love in the world and the central place of man's response to that love, and as a consequence of our better understanding of human nature in its psychological depths, we are beginning to see ever wider implications of the truth that God wills and works for men to become men and in freedom to act like men.

The understanding of human nature in traditional economics is profoundly erroneous.

The term is here used to denote the Second Person of the Trinity in His unified assumption of human nature in the Incarnation.

Fr Byrne is absolutely right to draw attention to the distinctiveness of human nature in this matter.

Our unknown historian not only shows a penetrating knowledge of human nature in the way he sketches the characters of the piece, particularly David himself, but he soon makes the reader aware that his story is not a succession of meaningless events.

Can I suggest that in the midst of what we talk about with love and being centred on people we have this age old problem of human nature in that ALL of us like to feel powerful, secure and approved of.

The simple pages of Genesis reveal in sheer majesty both the original plan of God, and the qualities of human nature in that beginning, and what could, and did befall if man ate of the tree of the experience of sin: the harmony with God is destroyed, and the tyrannical power of the soul in man, if man adores himself as his sole centre of life and meaning, is to bring into the flesh a storm of unruly desire and addictive greed.

He revived a rationalist conception of human nature in which the mind is richly endowed with creative powers at a time when behaviorism ruled and «innate» was a dirty word.

In this workshop, we will not only explore each of these aspects of human nature in great depth, but more importantly, shed light on how they can be overcome by facing the challenges of daily life.

As partners work together, supporting one another, a context is created for examining larger principles of our human nature in relationship.

Pellington is working from an uncharacteristically sentimental screenplay from Alex Ross Perry, known for his biting, incisive and often merciless portrayals of human nature in the independent films he's written and directed himself, including «The Color Wheel» and «Queen of Earth.»

Adapted by Richard Condon from his own novel and directed by John Huston with a bemused cynicism and clear - eyed acknowledgment of human nature in matters of greed, love and loyalty, it stars Jack Nicholson as Charley Partanna, devoted hit man to Brooklyn's Prizzi crime family and adopted grandson of the wizened old Don Corrado Prizzi (William Hickey, in a career - defining performance).

Though still celebrated for his dark observations of human nature in the «90s, Austrian director Michael Haneke has made some strong movies in his...

Though still celebrated for his dark observations of human nature in the «90s, Austrian director Michael Haneke has made some strong movies in his later years that showed maturity.

«Ezra Miller and Michael Angarano on the Dark Side of Human Nature in «The Stanford Prison Experiment»»: A fine interview with the two superb actors, courtesy of Indiewire's Emily Buder.

True, Lewis does populate Narnia with semiallegorical figures who represent eternal aspects of human nature in addition to more realistic characters like the Pevensies.

Not exact matches

Overall, the truce was a heartening case study in the nature of human beings and their capacity to wage war on one another.

It's human nature to want to help people, but what a lot of us don't realize is that when we jump in with advice or a solution, we're shutting the other person down and destroying trust.

«Part of it is the nature of working with creative people that are looking for an outlet to express it not just in their work, but as a way of showing affection for their co-workers and having fun,» explains Bluebeam's Chief Human Capital Officer, Tracy Heverly, about the tradition.

You have uploaded them before, the various white - and - black Facebook pictures of the beach, filtered and blurred with in - depth and exciting quotes about human nature.

It also didn't help that I brought in a new team to heavily focus on human elements such as the health and well - being of communities that depend upon nature.

As a result, many people believe Carson is a flat - out mass murderer - not a hero who beautifully blended care for human health and nonhuman nature in one of the most important and challenging books of the 20th century.

«This knowledge of human nature and its overlapping impact on trading gives them strategic advantage in building greater wealth through leverage.»

The idea that these grand concepts can not be scaled up cheaply or quickly due to physics or other severe limitations of Nature is anathema to a faith in the unconquerable power of human ingenuity and open markets.

These three brands have tapped into something deeper in all of us with their spot - on video advertising campaigns that, respectively, inspire our love of nature and adventure, our need for human connection and the desire for creative thought and expression.

«Human nature kicks in, and he did what I hope most men would do,» said the head of the transit workers union in Oroc's defense.

What it does: This bacteria is most notorious for causing severe illnesses such as tuberculosis, leprosy, and Hansen's disease, though most species of mycobacteria in nature are benign in humans, unless in cases of those who have weakened immune systems.

«We make a big deal about the controversial nature of our business and market around it,» explains Biderman, pointing out that the thousands of user profiles on Avid's various international sites represent, in the aggregate, a vast sociological study of human infidelity, an area that has traditionally attracted little in the way of sociological scrutiny.

By simply allowing yourself to accept reality for what it is, instead of fantasizing about human nature in such a way that you could be «rescued» from your daily circumstances, you're making a tremendous step forward.

Monday's gymnastics apparatus finals revealed that Simone Biles is, in fact, human, Laurie Hernandez is a star - in - waiting, and the balance beam, gymnastics» answer to mother nature, can spoil any of the best laid plans.

The biopharma world went into a bit of a frenzy on Tuesday as Nature reported that a team of Chinese scientists had become the first in the world to launch human trials of the groundbreaking CRISPR gene - editing technology.

In a fascinating post on The Conversation blog, Maynard makes an argument that won't surprise anyone who has read any fictional account of human's interplanetary future — colonizing other planets probably won't bring out the better angels of our nature, and any attempt to put people on Mars will require overcoming serious social and political problems, such as:

If Roberts's experiment confirmed the scientific consensus about why the internet is so compelling, it also confirmed another evolving line of research — spending time in nature is really, really good medicine for the human brain.

«The hand and writing things — that's just human nature,» says Edoardo de Martin, director of the Microsoft Canada Excellence Centre, which in February set up shop on two sprawling floors covering 3.5 acres of the former Eaton's and Sears flagship.

In «The Better Angels of Our Nature,» Pinker categorized «five inner demons» as psychological systems that can be triggered to release aggression, along with «four better angels» as motives that can bring humans toward cooperation and altruism.

In fact, it doesn't just stop with the people in charge; I believe it's a part of human nature that we have to actively seek to overcomIn fact, it doesn't just stop with the people in charge; I believe it's a part of human nature that we have to actively seek to overcomin charge; I believe it's a part of human nature that we have to actively seek to overcome.

It's human nature for people to think it terms of «what's in it for me,» so start the conversation there.

People tend to believe in those who remind them of themselves — that's just human nature.

«That's human nature, but this is an opportunity for you to lock away a significant amount of wealth, which puts you in a better position to leave the workforce earlier.»

Regardless of such sage advice being repeated over and over again, generation after generation, there is something in human nature that makes people want to feel like they have somehow found a silver bullet.

Its human nature to always be on the lookout for something newer and better, and unfortunately we have a tendency to associate the two together in our thinking that technology can provide the perfect answer to all of life's problems.

Some would say, of course, that O'Leary's religion is money; that he appeals to the worst aspect of human nature, greed, and that this in itself disqualifies him from participating in Canadian political life.

And I believe understanding this element of human nature — which I'll discuss in the next section — is key to building a life that: a) involves ambitious striving toward goals and having impact in the world, which contributes to a sense of meaning, and b) gives you a shot at realizing true happiness by avoiding a soul - sucking competitive rat race.