On the Kantian Theory of Human Natural Dispositions
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Kant, natural dispositions, organisms, Humanity, anthropologyAbstract
Kant considers that organisms contain inherited natural dispositions which define their main characteristics as organisms of a certain species. The human being possesses four different fundamental dispositions. The aim of this article is to describe these dispositions in detail. Firstly, there is the disposition to animality. The human being shares this disposition with some animals. This disposition consists of five inclinations: to self-preservation, sexual reproduction, sociability, physical enjoyment and freedom. Secondly, there is the group of dispositions specific to the human being as a rational being. This group contains three dispositions: technical, pragmatic and moral. These dispositions contribute respectively to culture, civilisation and morality.
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