Liberalism - human nature

Question 1

Optimistic..

Answer 1

..view of human potential. Capacity to bring about progress and forge happiness because individuals are guided by reason or rationality. Humans can shape their own destiny, rather than accept the ‘will of God’ and ‘fate’.

Question 2

Egotistical individualism

Answer 2

humans are innately egotistical and freedom-seeking. But rationality stops this leading to destructive selfishness

Question 3

rational

Answer 3

Humans are rational creatures, normally able to understand and respect the wishes of other
individuals and capable of resolving disputes through the medium of logic, discussion and debate.