Re: The Nature of Man

On Nov 17, 2012 4:47 PM, "Jeffrey S. Owens" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > None of our (inborn) instincts are evil. They are ***all*** good. For
> > example, the inborn idea of crying when hungry or otherwise
> > uncomfortable.
> >
> >
> --Is that true?  I think we can see quite a bit of "evil" instincts, namely
> the propensity for physical violence.  Children lash out when they are
> angry.

Only children that learns that from their parents.


> Its almost as if that instinct has to be unlearned, as humans are
> socialized over time.

Yes people can learn better habits to replace the violence and anger habits.


> Even though we invest a lot toward controlling it,
> violence is still pervasive.

Most people are unskilled in conflict resolution.

-- Rami