HUMAN NATURE
(One Person)


The Basis of the Social Contract is a Theory of Human Nature

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  1. People are Hedonistic:

    The basis for an individual's action is hedonism or, taken more generally, their self-interest.   Individuals will usually act in order to benefit themselves, and will attempt to minimize pains or costs.

    But does this mean that we really
    have no
    control over our actions?

    Is our behavior
    entirely determined by our desires??

    (Click on the above questions to proceed.)