The significance of morality and optimism on human nature. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is considered the natural state of affairs in human interactions?
What is considered the natural state of affairs in human interactions?
Peace
How is war viewed from the optimistic perspective on human nature?
How is war viewed from the optimistic perspective on human nature?
Unnatural and irrational
What does the optimistic view suggest about humanity's ability to eradicate war?
What does the optimistic view suggest about humanity's ability to eradicate war?
War can eventually be eradicated
According to this view, what is war considered to be?
According to this view, what is war considered to be?
A construct engineered by specific groups
Who is said to engineer wars for their own vested interests?
Who is said to engineer wars for their own vested interests?
Warrior class or ruling elites
How are the rulers who engineer wars described in relation to the general population?
How are the rulers who engineer wars described in relation to the general population?
Unrepresentative of the majority
How are universal human rights described?
How are universal human rights described?
Inherent and inalienable
To whom do universal human rights apply?
To whom do universal human rights apply?
All individuals regardless of nationality
What is the division among liberals regarding universal human rights enforcement?
What is the division among liberals regarding universal human rights enforcement?
Between interventionist & non-interventionist
What do non-interventionist approaches emphasise regarding state behaviour?
What do non-interventionist approaches emphasise regarding state behaviour?
Respect for state sovereignty
How did John Locke view human nature?
How did John Locke view human nature?
Humans are rational & capable of cooperation
What does Mill's harm principle state about individual freedom?
What does Mill's harm principle state about individual freedom?
Freedom exists if actions don't harm others