Well, it's hard to know his exact beliefs, but he was strongly against transcendentalism which was a movement that held that humans are basically good, but organisations like political parties and organised religion corrupt the individual.
Edgar Allan Poe often portrayed human nature as dark, complex, and filled with psychological turmoil. His works explore themes of madness, guilt, and the destructive power of obsession, suggesting a pessimistic view of human nature tainted by darkness and internal conflict.
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John Locke believed that humans are born as a blank slate (tabula rasa) without inherent knowledge or traits. He argued that individuals acquire knowledge and characteristics through their experiences and interactions with the external world. Locke emphasized the importance of reason, tolerance, and natural rights in shaping human nature.
Legalists viewed human nature as inherently selfish and evil, believing that strict laws and punishments were necessary to maintain social order. In contrast, Confucians believed that humans were inherently good and could be guided to moral behavior through education, ritual, and proper role modeling. Confucians emphasized the importance of moral cultivation to create a harmonious society.
They both believe that nature is wicked and that people do good if they are forced to do it.
They both believe that nature is wicked and that people do good if they are forced to do it.
They both believe that nature is wicked and that people do good if they are forced to do it.
They both believe that nature is wicked and that people do good if they are forced to do it.
It's essentially good
what did the Chinese views of nature emphasize
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe expressed mixed views on slavery. While he did write poetry that condemned the practice, he also published works that contained racist stereotypes and language. Overall, his views on slavery are complex and have been the subject of debate among scholars.
Thomas Hobbes had a very pessimistic view of human nature. He had called man's life, among other things, solitary, nasty, and short.
this is a really stupid question to ask on wikianswers foooool. but it doesnt reflect well. read jekyll and hyde fo some interesting views on the duality of human nature and then read ac graylings book on the bombing of dresden.