Human nature is the disposition of man. That is a fact. Where, when, or how human nature arises is where the question lies. Sarte believes that man starts with nothing and that he acquires an essence through living. The “Tao Te Ching”, on the other hand, promotes the idea that the essence of human nature is found and implanted within the soul. These two points regarding the issue of human nature are poles apart, but …showed first 75 words of 486 total…

…showed last 75 words of 486 total…s “free commitment” (Sarte, 362) or if I am “annoyed by it’s overwhelming optimism” (Sarte, 347), but for some reason, this concept that belongs to no school of thought does not appeal to me. The “Tao Te Ching”, however, leaves me with a sense of fulfillment and contentness. Both philosophical views answered the questions of where, when, and how human nature arises, but I think I would rather start out with a jar full of honey.