Human nature Flashcards
1
Q
Hobbes
A
Human lives are a constant struggle for power.
2
Q
Burke
A
Rejected enlightened belief of rationality as humans are imperfect. Humans seek security and stability above any notion of liberty.
3
Q
Oakeshott
A
People cannot comprehend notions such as liberty.
4
Q
Rand
A
Rational and perfectly natural to be self-interested. Humans have a duty to be selfish as it’s a virtue. We must first be selfish in order to be selfless.
