inherent goodness

language: en

definitions

  1. The philosophical concept or belief that human beings are fundamentally good, virtuous, or morally sound by their very nature.
    en: The philosophical concept or belief that human beings are fundamentally good, virtuous, or morally sound by their very nature.
  2. The essential, intrinsic, or natural quality of being good, excellent, or valuable within an object, idea, or entity.
    en: The essential, intrinsic, or natural quality of being good, excellent, or valuable within an object, idea, or entity.

examples

  1. Many philosophers argue that human progress is possible because of our inherent goodness.

    Many philosophers argue that human progress is possible because of our inherent goodness.

  2. The critic focused on the inherent goodness of the story's themes rather than its plot.

    The critic focused on the inherent goodness of the story's themes rather than its plot.