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Human Ontogenetics – New Considerations Concerning Old Questions
Article first published online: 28 JUN 2010
DOI: 10.1002/huon.201000004
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Wessel, K.-F. (2010), Human Ontogenetics – New Considerations Concerning Old Questions. Hum Ontogenet, 4: 7–24. doi: 10.1002/huon.201000004
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 DEC 2010
- Article first published online: 28 JUN 2010
- Manuscript Accepted: 17 JUN 2010
- Manuscript Received: 16 JUN 2010
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Keywords:
- human ontogenetics;
- philosophy of science;
- biopsychosocial unit;
- life-long development
Abstract
Human ontogenetics is introduced as an attempt to expand knowledge about human beings. In this context, the concept of the human being as “biopsychosocial unit” and perceptions of the evolutionary theory are discussed. Key issues of the discussion are the life-long development of the human being as a possibility, the hierarchical system of competencies, and the ecology of human ontogeny.