Human nature

Question 1

Locke?

Answer 1

rational, independent human beings are rational, guided by pursuit of self-interest, ( egotistical individualism) mindful of others concerns. when individuals denied this, left demoralised and afflicted by wasted life
analysis- humans rational guided by reason, Wollstonecraft, women also rational ignored in argument

Question 2

Wollstonecraft?

Answer 2

rationalism defines both genders- intellectually men and women are not very different

Question 3

Stuart Mill?

Answer 3

though fundamentally rational, human nature is not fixed, it is forever progressing to a higher level
developmental individualism- focus on what individuals could become x had to become.
analysis- implications state should enable this, neo-liberals criticise saying leads to dependency culture, individuals have boundless potential

Question 4

Hill green?

Answer 4

human nature has a clear social dimension, happiness derives from attending to happiness of others.

Question 5

Rawls?

Answer 5

Capacity for genuine toleration and mutual respect. Mankind selfish yet empathetic
valuing both individual liberty and plight of those around them

Question 6

Friedan?

Answer 6

human nature evolved in a way that discourages self-advancement amongst women, patriarchy has evolved, women cant progress
analysis- HN optimistic and rational, Rawls, all humans rational and empathetic so would behind “veil of ignorance” pick fair society. All agree individuals rational, all agree w mechanistic theory but cant agree what this rationality would lead to