Human Nature and Conduct: An Introduction to Social Psychology

Originally appearing in 1922, Dewey's treatise on social and moral aspects of psychology discusses the essential components of human nature. Focusing on the roles of habit, impulse, and intelligence, Dewey describes the formation of individual character and the capacity for social life. The human abilities to act creatively, to experiment, to adjust to the environment, and to make moral decisions are explored in depth. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR