| Second nature: In philosophy, the concept of "second nature" typically refers to learned or acquired behaviors, skills, or habits that become so ingrained in an individual's character that they seem almost instinctual or automatic. See also G.W.F. Hegel, Idealism, Knowledge, Culture, Civilization, Education._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |
