6 results for "Psychology"

The Chomsky-Foucault debate: on human nature

Chomsky, Noam
In this historic 1971 debate, two of the twentieth century’s most influential thinkers discuss whether there is such a thing as innate human nature. In 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War and at a time of great political and social instability, two of the world’s leading intellectuals, Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault, were invited by Dutch philosopher Fons Elders to debate an age-old question: Is there such a thing as “innate” human nature independent of our experiences and external influences? The resulting dialogue is one of the most original, provocative, and spontaneous exchanges to have occurred between contemporary philosophers. Above all, their discussion serves as a concise introduction to their two opposing theories. What begins as a philosophical argument rooted in linguistics (Chomsky) and the theory of knowledge (Foucault), soon evolves into a broader discussion encompassing a wide range of topics, from science, history, and behaviorism to creativity, freedom, and the struggle for justice in the realm of politics. In addition to the debate itself, this volume features a newly written introduction by noted Foucault scholar John Rajchman and includes substantial additional texts by Chomsky and Foucault. “[Chomsky is] arguably the most important intellectual alive.” ―The New York Times “Foucault . . . leaves no reader untouched or unchanged.” ―Edward Said
New Press 2006-09-18 213 pages

The Formal Theory Publications Series Conflict analysis training

Albert J. Levis
Conflict Analysis Training, A Program of Emotional Education, is a workbook designed to accompany the Conflict Analysis Battery, using art as metaphors for personal growth.This test helps you identify both your relational modality, that is, your way of relating or communicating with others and the degree of psychic tension or intensity of conflict you currently experience. There are four major alternative categories of relating. These are the following: Submissive Cooperative, Submissive Antagonistic, Dominant Cooperative, and Dominant Antagonistic. It is important to identify one's relational syndromal modality because it is possible for particular repetitions of experiences in terms of circular self-fulfilling prophecy patterns.
Normative Publ. 1988 78 pages