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Explored the complexity and evolution of the concept of "instinct", and pointed out its importance in distinguishing between humans and animals, nature and culture. By analyzing Nussbaum's "Justice for Animals" and the research of Chinese scholars in 1931, the ups and downs of the concept of instinct in the history of thought are demonstrated. At the same time, it is pointed out that although the fundamental issue of instinct has not yet been resolved, historical thought clues can be used for a longitudinal exploration.

review

Deeply explored the historical evolution and philosophical connotations of the concept of instinct. Starting from the observation experiment of the ancient Roman medical scientist Galen in the 2nd century AD, the earliest concept of instinct, which is the natural nature of being able without learning, was discussed. Galen observed the behavior of premature goats and believed that this confirmed Hippocrates' view that the natural nature of life can be learned without learning. However, Galen is not closely related to the later word 'instant', which did not appear until after the 15th century and originated from the Latin noun form 'Instinctus'.

conclusion

It emphasizes the core position of instinct in the distinction between human and animal nature, pointing out that instinct is a key critical concept that can reflect the continuity, similarity, and kinship between humans and gods, nature, and animals, as well as the basis for distinguishing differences between humans and animals, different species, races, and cultures. Instinct, as a part of the Western philosophical anthropological machine, influences human cognition and definition of oneself and others by creating critical states of inclusive exclusion.