COMS 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Standpoint Theory, Behaviorism, Martin Heidegger
17 Apr 2016
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Just as there is no single theory of communication, there is no single view of the foundations of theory. The controversy is whether or not humans have and, if so, how great the latitude of free will is. Determinism, assumes that human behaviour is governed by forces beyond individual control, usually the twin forces of biology and environment. Sex" refers to biological qualities determined by the sex chromosomes and hormones. Gender" refers to socially constructed views of men and women. The belief that humans have free will and that they make choices about how to act. Assume that individuals interpret experiences think, believe, say, feel, and do. Reject the idea that human behaviour is an unthinking, automatic response to conditions and stimuli around us. Martin heidegger (1927/1962: throwness, refers to the fact that we are thrown into many arbitrary conditions that influence our lives and opportunities. Individual"s free will is constrained by his or her throwness.
