That is one of the most fundamental questions in all of philosophy, and there is no simple answer. Many philosophers, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, argued that humanity is inherently good, and any evil we see is a corruption caused by society. On the other hand, thinkers like Thomas Hobbes believed that humans are naturally selfish and competitive and that a strong social structure is necessary to prevent us from turning against each other. A third major viewpoint suggests that humans are born as a “blank slate,” with no inherent moral nature, and our character is shaped entirely by our upbringing, environment, and life experiences. Ultimately, a modern perspective often acknowledges that human nature is a complex mix of both pro-social and selfish tendencies, and our conscious choices are what determine our actions and the world we create.
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