I'm in a debate with someone over this subject. He says a person moves their hand away from a hot object because the pain inspires. I say it's love of self that inspires the person to move back from the heat. I think that pain causes desperation. He says that the weak are desperate. I think he's a jerk. Opinions?
2006-07-31 00:07:15 · 8 answers · asked by helluva_fine_woman 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Different people are motivated differently... some are ONLY inspired by pain, some only by love, others, by pride or by a challenge.
I had a former boss, who learned very early in... that the way to get me to do something was to come to me with it and then, in the process of explaining what he wanted or needed... stop and say... "Nah... never-mind... that's impossible".
The challenge of that would motivate me to find a way.
As far as PAIN... removing your hand from a HOT OBJECT is a reflex. And to continue to burn yourself, is either STUPID or someone who lacks self-preservation. I don't that THAT particular "object lesson" has anything to do with inspiration.
2006-07-31 00:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't answer you with a scientifical explanation. I'd just say that desperation works in both ways so part of what he said is true and part of what you said is also true. However, in my opinion, the ability of a person to cope with love and desperation depends on the circumstances and environment. Pain or love of self can be inspiring if you want them to. If you view pain as a challenge, it gives you an inspiration but if you view it as a way of losing, you really lose. Self-love should also be moderated. I mean, sometimes when you love yourself too much you become blinded, thus, instead of being inspired you become the exact opposite.
2006-07-31 00:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by klay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain causes a nervous reaction in your body. Your brain inspires you to act. In a sense, pain inspires your body to act. However the reaction is an unconscious one therefore it cannot be classified as love of self, but it is a sort of natural, animalistic self-preservation. On the other hand, I do agree that your friend is a jerk.
2006-07-31 00:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weak are not desperate. I think he is a real jerk! But opinions really varied from each other's view.
Senses comes that's why people pull away their hands from a hot object. Its a reaction that our brain processes.
2006-07-31 00:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most powerful motivator is LOVE, of self and others. He is negative, this person you are debating. A waste of time?
2006-07-31 02:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain inspires change and when one can love oneself unconditonally then they have the knowledge and compassion to love another ...
2006-08-03 18:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by mochi.girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The origin of all pain is inflammation and that is what the body responds to.
2006-07-31 00:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man is motivated by : avoiding pain and seeking pleasure
( C . Helvetius)
even god uses that ( if you believe ) heaven and hell
2006-07-31 05:38:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋