The exploration for an ultimate answer to the question of the essence of human nature has been attempt to be answered over the centuries, but just like humanity the responses have been diverse. Humans were once believed to be divine entities that descended from some higher plane of conscience, then a highly developed animal with a long evolutionary history, or an accidental combination of atoms. At our present time, humans are seen as a very sophisticated computer, capable of complex mental behavior and emotion, still primarily material, but the leaders philosophers of consciousness. Analysis of human nature can be classed from complex to simple, this depends on the number of various elements of human nature people choose to recognize. The more complex outlook of human nature may explain the complexities of human nature. The three views I choose to evaluate are Economic and Human motivation, Self Actualization VS Irritation Response Theories, and Altruism and Mutual Aid. They seem the most relevant to the society of today.
The Economic and Human Motivation theory states that people merely work for some type of economic gain, and those who deem themselves unfortunate are provoked to act to achieve the wealth and happiness they desire. Everybody has personal motivators, satisfaction, money, or make an impression; which is clearly displayed by
References: Dolgoff, R. & Feldstein, D. (2009). Understanding social welfare: A search for social justice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson, Allyn and Bacon.