Does Human Nature Have An Orientation Towards The Good? Flashcards
1
Q
Aquinas has a ? view of human nature. He thinks there is a ? ? to do good.
A
Positive.
Natural response.
2
Q
Though society is ?, perhaps there are enough common features among all people for ? ? to make sense.
A
Diverse.
Natural law.
3
Q
Philosophers like Thomas ?, who lived through the English civil war, seeing King’s executed and families torn by ?, saw human nature as dangerous and murderous.
A
Hobbes.
Conflict.
4
Q
The idea that humans have a ? urge towards goodness can be challenged. Perhaps we have a natural urge towards ?-?, towards furthering our own genetic lines of life or simply pursuing our own ?
A
Natural.
Self-preservation.
Pleasure.
