Alexander Hamilton's view of the nature of human beings was that they were guided by good intentions but could also be influenced by their own advantage. He felt that people's actions could at times be determined by their "passions" and self-interests. Some Founders words were more poetic and inspiring. Hamilton liked to deal with people as they were, not as he wished they were.
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For more fascinating information on Alexander Hamilton, check information placed on-line by the "Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society" and the National Park Service site for "Hamilton Grange".
he has little faith in an average person he once said that ,"the people ... seldom judge or determine right."
Hamilton viewed human nature as flawed and driven to evil unless it was controlled by a stronger external force.
"I believe that most people are basically selfish and..."
british
Human nature is basically good (no original sin), but we are constantly tested during our lifetime by the opportunities to sin.
brown
No they were poor
"I believe that most people are basically selfish and..."
Jefferson and Hamilton's view of human nature affected their position on specific policies during wartimes.
positive
british
That everybody should have natural rights...
The legalists views of human nature contrasted with those of the Confucians due to how they viewed the laws. They believed that forcing people to obey the laws would keep the peace.
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