Conflicting Views of Human Nature
In this essay I will critically analyze three views of human nature. These will include the Judeo-Christian, Evolutionary and Freudian views of human nature. I will present and then assess the premises and claims of each of these theories. I will then base my conclusion on that assessment.
The first view examined will be the Judeo-Christian view. This view holds that humans are made in the image of God. Because they are like God, they are above other creatures on Earth and hold a special place in this world. …