TagNiccolò Machiavelli

Is human nature inherently good or evil, or is it shaped by social influences?

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This article explores the question of whether human nature is inherently good or evil, or whether morality and selfishness are shaped by our social environment, and considers the nature of good and evil based on various opinions from philosophers and thinkers.   Is human nature good or evil? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some people do good deeds, such as donating money or...