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Belonging is a constitutive condition of the self, and freedom is best understood as non-arbitrariness within stable and revisable orders of belonging. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to synthesize the debate on human nature by emphasizing belonging as a foundational aspect of the self.

February 21, 2026Open Access

Human Nature, Belonging, and Non-Arbitrariness

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This article develops a relational understanding of belonging in human identity, highlighting implications for freedom and creativity.

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The aim is to synthesize the debate on human nature by emphasizing belonging as a foundational aspect of the self.
Critically reviews canonical theories including Hobbesian conflict theory and liberalism.
Integrates contemporary theories such as recognition theory and communitarianism.
Introduces a comparative ontological matrix of various theories of human nature and belonging.
Belonging is identified as a constitutive condition of the self rather than a mere social good.
Non-arbitrary belonging is shown to enhance effective freedom and psychological security.
Creative expression is framed as an institutional capacity rather than individualistic.

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Carlos Federico Obregon Diaz (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994cc2873532290d02187a https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18705533

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