Human Nature Flashcards
What does Hobbes believe on HN?
He believes that humans are flawed to some degree, and are driven by desire for power and greed.
so individuals trade freedoms for state protection via a social contract
What does Burke believe about HN?
Agrees with hobbes that humans make mistake but believes that they arent as destructive
Agreements/disagreements between conservatives on HN?
Trad, One nation and neo believe humans are imperfect but society can help change this through prisons or education
neo liberals like rand and nozick reject this and believe that humans are capable of rationality and are therefore capable of making their own decisions about their best interests.
what did oakeshotte believe about HN?
humans are ‘fallible’ but capable of benevolence. but perfection cannot be created from imperfect creatures
