John Locke's view of human nature most closely aligns with the author's view that humans are neither inherently good nor evil at birth. The author believes that upbringing and environment shape whether a person develops good or evil habits, not some innate quality. For example, a person raised in a crime-ridden, low-income family would likely learn evil habits, while the same person adopted by royalty would develop good etiquette. Overall, the author argues that human nature is defined by capacity for reason and empathy, not an inborn moral orientation, so it is inaccurate to categorize all humans as universally good or evil.