2025/08/27 by Lúcia C. Neco · 1 voice
Health Professions · #Community Health and Development
paper · pdf · doi:10.1017/psa.2025.10138
Abstract This article 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 article takes a step in the direction of a unified account of sociality, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of human social behavior.