Neco, Lucia C. (2025) Beyond Dichotomies: Embracing an Integrated Approach to Social Relationships. [Preprint]

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Abstract

This paper challenges a false dichotomy between subjectivity and objectivity in understanding the nature of human social relationships. I argue that social relationships are composed of both subjective and objective components, which are inherently interdependent. They are influenced by biological properties and subject to evolutionary processes, yet they cannot be reduced to them. I use emerging research on kinship as an example that showcases the appeal of this integrated approach. This paper takes a step in the direction of a unified account of sociality, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of human social behavior.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Neco, Lucia C. luciacneco@gmail.com 0000-0002-4965-609X
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Anthropology Specific Sciences > Biology General Issues > Philosophers of Science General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Depositing User:	Dr. Lucia C. Neco
Date Deposited:	14 May 2025 12:23
Last Modified:	14 May 2025 12:23
Item ID:	25304
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Anthropology Specific Sciences > Biology General Issues > Philosophers of Science General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Date:	2025
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/25304

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