LIBERALISM AND HUMAN NATURE Flashcards
1
Q
What christian doctrine did the enlightenment not believe in
A
Original Sin
2
Q
What is original sin
A
Mankind was deeply flawed and imperfect and their only hope was praying to god and acknowledging their imperfection
3
Q
What view of human potential do liberal have
A
Optimistic
4
Q
What do liberalists believe humans are guided by
A
Reason or rationality
5
Q
Humans can shape their own what
A
Destiny
6
Q
What is egotistical indivdualism
A
Humans are egotistical and freedom-seeking by nature
7
Q
What stops egotistical individualism from leading to destructive selfishness
A
Rationality
8
Q
Humans are what creatures
A
Rational
9
Q
Humans can normally understand and respect what
A
Wishes of other individuals
10
Q
How are individuals capable of resolving disputes
A
Medium of logic, discussion and debate
