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  • Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson

    Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson
    2026/08/03
    "Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the tumultuous events that unfolded in Samoa during a critical period of conflict and colonial interest. This insightful narrative captures the complexities of human nature, power struggles, and the impact of external influences on local societies. Stevenson's keen observations and reflections on these historical troubles resonate with contemporary themes of governance, cultural conflict, and the consequences of imperialism. By exploring the interplay between habit and conduct, the work remains relevant today, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring nature of human behavior amidst societal upheaval.
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    7 時間 5 分
  • Human Nature And Conduct - Part 1 The Place of Habit in Conduct - John Dewey

    Human Nature And Conduct - Part 1 The Place of Habit in Conduct - John Dewey
    2026/06/24
    John Dewey, an early 20th Century American philosopher, psychologist, educational theorist saw Social Psychology as much a physical science (with rules and predictive power) as Biology and Chemistry. This project encompasses Part 1 of 4 of his book Human Nature and Conduct. Dewey's uses the word "HABIT" as a specialized catch-all word to describe how a person and his/her objective environment interact. This interaction is the basis for moral judgement. Dewey writes: "All habits are demands for certain kinds of activity; and they constitute the self.” In other places he also asserts that "Habits are Will." - Summary by William Jones, Soloist
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    2 時間 44 分