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Flourishing and Attachment in Human Nature - Philosophy and Science

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the complex relationship between human flourishing, attachment, and moral behavior in this 38-minute lecture from Yale University's "Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature" course. Delve into Stanley Milgram's famous obedience studies, examining how proximity affects moral decision-making. Investigate the crucial role of social attachment in human development through Harlow's primate experiments and infant attachment studies. Analyze cross-cultural research highlighting the significance of social relationships for overall health and well-being. Gain insights into the psychological factors influencing human behavior and the importance of social connections for personal growth and flourishing.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. The Milgram Studies
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- Chapter 2. Personal Interaction and Moral Behavior
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- Chapter 3. Attachment in Infants and Non-Human Primates
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- Chapter 4. Importance of Social Interaction in Human Flourishing
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- Chapter 5. Questions
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