Cultural Construction of Human Nature

Author(s): Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Abstract:

This paper argues that human nature is not universal but shaped by culture and history. Drawing on scholars like Mintz, Asad, and Sahlins, it shows how human values and behaviour change across time and societies. It also discusses challenges from science, especially views that support innate human traits. By using historical examples, the paper highlights that ideas of morality, religion, and behaviour are not fixed but culturally constructed. It concludes that human nature is better understood through history and social sciences rather than a single scientific explanation.

keywords:
Cultural construction, Human nature, Cultural relativism, Historical change, Social science.

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