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Human Nature and Conduct The Role of Habit

Human Nature and Conduct The Role of Habit

Written by: John Dewey
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 Join us as we explore the groundbreaking ideas of John Dewey, a pivotal early 20th Century American philosopher, psychologist, and educational theorist. In this first part of a four-part series on his influential work, Human Nature and Conduct, Dewey presents Social Psychology as both a physical science and a social science, akin to Biology and Chemistry. He introduces the concept of HABIT as a key term that encapsulates the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environments, shaping moral judgments. Dewey famously states, All habits are demands for certain kinds of activity; and they constitute the self, emphasizing that Habits are Will. Join William Jones as he brings Deweys insights to life in this captivating summary.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 007 - Habit and Social Psychology

    007 - Habit and Social Psychology
    Feb 9 2026
    Join us as we explore the groundbreaking ideas of John Dewey, a pivotal early 20th Century American philosopher, psychologist, and educational theorist. In this first part of a four-part series on his influential work, Human Nature and Conduct, Dewey presents Social Psychology as both a physical science and a social science, akin to Biology and Chemistry. He introduces the concept of HABIT as a key term that encapsulates the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environments, shaping moral judgments. Dewey famously states, All habits are demands for certain kinds of activity; and they constitute the self, emphasizing that Habits are Will. Join William Jones as he brings Deweys insights to life in this captivating summary.
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    8 mins
  • 006 - Custom and Morality

    006 - Custom and Morality
    Feb 9 2026
    Join us as we explore the groundbreaking ideas of John Dewey, a pivotal early 20th Century American philosopher, psychologist, and educational theorist. In this first part of a four-part series on his influential work, Human Nature and Conduct, Dewey presents Social Psychology as both a physical science and a social science, akin to Biology and Chemistry. He introduces the concept of HABIT as a key term that encapsulates the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environments, shaping moral judgments. Dewey famously states, All habits are demands for certain kinds of activity; and they constitute the self, emphasizing that Habits are Will. Join William Jones as he brings Deweys insights to life in this captivating summary.
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    18 mins
  • 005 - Custom and Habit

    005 - Custom and Habit
    Feb 9 2026
    Join us as we explore the groundbreaking ideas of John Dewey, a pivotal early 20th Century American philosopher, psychologist, and educational theorist. In this first part of a four-part series on his influential work, Human Nature and Conduct, Dewey presents Social Psychology as both a physical science and a social science, akin to Biology and Chemistry. He introduces the concept of HABIT as a key term that encapsulates the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environments, shaping moral judgments. Dewey famously states, All habits are demands for certain kinds of activity; and they constitute the self, emphasizing that Habits are Will. Join William Jones as he brings Deweys insights to life in this captivating summary.
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    34 mins
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