Análise do conceito de natureza humana em Burke e Rousseau

When the relationship between Burke and Rousseau is being evaluated, the most common stance is to consider that these two authors are at opposite poles. What some specialists, acquainted with both authors, assert is that the interpretation that sees them as opposites is based on a superficial evaluation and that, if we set aside any preconceptions and apparent divergences, we would find more common ground than we expected. This article aims to analyse the differences in the way of thinking of each of them as regards the concept of human nature.