2006-09-12 11:59:57 · 10 answers · asked by iko 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
YES. If people realize that something is "better" than what they have or what they have experienced, then they will definitely desire it, whatever it is (heaven, wealth, love,etc).
It comes from realizing that something is finite, while what we truly desire for is something infinite. Thus is man's constant search in life, and the idea of God.
2006-09-12 17:37:56 · answer #1 · answered by ELI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a huge generalization. I would however think that most humans want better than they have. It is part of what makes us human; to want and strive to be something, or leave something behind. To be the best, or at the very least think we are the best at what we do. Most want better, if not for ourselves, it is for our children and loved ones. Better is not necessarily more money or material things, it could be a better, cleaner, safer world. Whatever you decide is 'better' is what you want, it could be a different 'better' for someone else, but we all want it.
2006-09-12 19:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by harold p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do believe people do but the problem is that they want every thing and won't work to get it and when they see things that look like a better deal they jump at the chance to get it but their not thinking about the old saying everything that glitters ain't gold so yes everybody wants a better life and better deal but no one wants to deal with the consequence that sometimes comes with it
2006-09-12 19:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by monica h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you call striving for food & shelter a better deal. However there are different levels of comfort. Some will work towards it; saving for a rainy day. While many will not.
2006-09-12 20:25:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think a better deal
it all about deals in this live time the generation
with out the deals how can we make the universe expand with new innovations and technology
2006-09-12 19:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by annie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say I want both, but if backed into a corner, I would say I want love, is that a better life? Not talking sex...but love...friends...guess it depends what your looking for in life?
2006-09-12 19:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by babygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do until they are slapped with the reality of almost losing what they have-it is amazing how cancer can change someones life
2006-09-12 19:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by THTH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that trump or bill gates want a better life.
but if a everyone could have a better life there would be no sence 4 working harder or wanting someting it would lose all meaning.
2006-09-12 21:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by Compton,CA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sure they do. I think the differences come from how they want to obtain it...or they want it given to them
2006-09-12 19:06:33 · answer #9 · answered by Annie R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both.
2006-09-13 12:07:01 · answer #10 · answered by drsuria_cbe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋