Nature good or bad
Is human nature good or bad?
We have read and been exposed to several theories about human nature in the last two modules. In an essay of not less than six double spaced pages, evaluate arguments on both sides of this issue by first summarizing, in your own words, at least one argument on each side and then arguing for which one of the opposing sides you find more compelling and why. Support your position with at least two additional scholarly or scientific sources (not the popular press) that discuss this issue. [The online library (new window) can direct you to databases that store scholarly and scientific sources and is an excellent place to find appropriate external sources.]
Human nature refers to the distinguishing characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling and acting, which humans tend to have naturally, independently of the influence of culture. The questions of what these characteristics are, what causes them, and how fixed human nature is, are amongst the oldest and most important questions in western philosophy. These questions have particularly important implications in ethics, politics, and theology. This is partly because human nature can be regarded as both a source of norms of conduct or ways of life, as well as presenting obstacles or constraints on living a good life. The complex implications of such questions are also dealt with in art and literature, while the multiple branches of the Humanities together form an important domain of inquiry into human nature, and the question of what it is to be human. Is it good or evil?
The nature of humankind has been explored endlessly, with no definitive answers. What people believe the nature of humans to be is a very personal belief. That belief is shaped by the religion they follow, the culture they grew up in, and by their life experiences. What people believe has a large im[act on the way they live their lives. It is the opinion of this writer that people are inherently good.
We have read and been exposed to several theories about human nature in the last two modules. In an essay of not less than six double spaced pages, evaluate arguments on both sides of this issue by first summarizing, in your own words, at least one argument on each side and then arguing for which one of the opposing sides you find more compelling and why. Support your position with at least two additional scholarly or scientific sources (not the popular press) that discuss this issue. [The online library (new window) can direct you to databases that store scholarly and scientific sources and is an excellent place to find appropriate external sources.]
Human nature refers to the distinguishing characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling and acting, which humans tend to have naturally, independently of the influence of culture. The questions of what these characteristics are, what causes them, and how fixed human nature is, are amongst the oldest and most important questions in western philosophy. These questions have particularly important implications in ethics, politics, and theology. This is partly because human nature can be regarded as both a source of norms of conduct or ways of life, as well as presenting obstacles or constraints on living a good life. The complex implications of such questions are also dealt with in art and literature, while the multiple branches of the Humanities together form an important domain of inquiry into human nature, and the question of what it is to be human. Is it good or evil?
The nature of humankind has been explored endlessly, with no definitive answers. What people believe the nature of humans to be is a very personal belief. That belief is shaped by the religion they follow, the culture they grew up in, and by their life experiences. What people believe has a large im[act on the way they live their lives. It is the opinion of this writer that people are inherently good.