What view of human nature did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention have?

What view of human nature did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention have?



a) Human nature is basically evil.
b) Altruistic view: humans are deeply concerned about each others' welfare, apart from their own self-interests.
c) Cynical view: human beings are selfish and greedy.
d) There is no human nature and humans are the product of their environment.
e) Humans are basically good.


Answer: c) Cynical view: human beings are selfish and greedy.


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