Human Nature and Conduct - Part 3, The Place of Intelligence In Conduct by John Dewey delves into the complex relationship between human intelligence and behavior. Dewey explores how intelligence shapes our actions and decision-making processes, emphasizing the importance of conscious thought and reflection in guiding ethical conduct.

The author provides insightful theories and practical examples to demonstrate how intelligence plays a crucial role in determining our behaviors and societal interactions. Dewey argues that intelligence is not just about possessing knowledge but also about using that knowledge effectively to make ethical choices and contribute positively to society.

Overall, Human Nature and Conduct - Part 3 offers a thought-provoking analysis of the role of intelligence in shaping human behavior. Dewey's writing is engaging and accessible, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in psychology, ethics, or philosophy. I highly recommend this book to readers looking to deepen their understanding of the connection between intelligence and ethical conduct.

Book Description:
John Dewey, an early 20th Century American philosopher, psychologist, educational theorist, saw Social Psychology as much a physical science as Biology and Chemistry. This project encompasses Part 3 of 4 of his book Human Nature and Conduct. An Introduction to Social Psychology, published in 1922. Dewey's uses the words "HABIT" and "Impulse" as a specialized catch-all words to describe how a person and his/her objective environment interact. This interaction is the basis for moral and ethical judgments. Dewey writes: "All habits are demands for certain kinds of activity; and they constitute the self.” In other places he also asserts that "Habits are Will." In this third part of the book, Dewey describes how we make ethical judgments , the occasions which call upon the exercise of intelligence, and the relationship among aims, goals, means and ends, and emotions. ~ Summary by William Allan Jones, Soloist