2006-10-13 08:00:15 · 7 answers · asked by mummy 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It may not be "the most wanted" need, simply because not all humans may have the insight necessary to realize that. Some of the "uninsightful most wanted needs" for humans could include the BIG FOUR:
money, power, sex and fame:
Sme might say love:
"What do we value most in life? What makes us happy? Some will say "money and wealth." Others will respond without doubt: "Wisdom and knowledge." Some others again may suggest: "Power, position and fame." Are money, wealth, knowledge, power and fame then the most important things in our lives?
There is no doubt that we all seek wealth, knowledge, power and fame, which although valuable, in themselves are not the source of our happiness. Someone could have all the wealth in the world, as well as knowledge but, if obliged to live in isolation, such a person would not be happy. Goals such as money, wealth, knowledge, power and fame, only have meaning and value when they are shared or used for the benefit of others."
But I think we have to love and be loved on the road to self-actualization
I think Maslow had it right:
Maslow's Ladder of Needs:
1 Physiological: Thirst, sex, hunger
2 Safety: Security, stability, protection
3 Love and Belongingness:To escape loneliness, love and be loved, and gain a sense of belonging
4 Esteem: Self-respect, the respect of others
5 Self-actualization:To fulfill one's potentialities
Number 5 is the last - but that doesn't make it "superior" to all the others. Each "step" on the "ladder" is important, as should be clear from seeing that, if we don't fulfill the needs mentioned in Number 1, of course we'll never get to the needs in Number 2, etc.
For an interesting paper on Maslov's "ladder" and its critics, please see the second link.
2006-10-13 08:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it's merely the top of the hierarchy of needs.
If you can't breathe and you are hungry, you want some oxygen before a sandwich.
If you are thirsty and homeless, you will need water before you need a place to sleep.
If your home has just been destroyed by a disaster, and you don't have a good job, you find a place to live first, then worry about career plans, even if it's from your hotel room.
Generally, self-actualization is met only after satisfying other needs. If self-actualization is met, generally there are no other 'needs' that need satisfying.
Just my take on things! Hope this helps!
2006-10-13 19:11:45 · answer #2 · answered by Polymath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maslow's "theory " has many critics and for good reason. His hierarchy of needs is not do to empirical investigation, but his arbitrary assignment. It is analogous to my new hierarchy of needs " theory " that I just developed this second. The most wanted need for a human will be, " non-self deactualization " I think that has as much validity as any thing a self serving pop psychologist has to say.
2006-10-13 15:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes according to Maslow's heiracrchy of human needs:
It is right after stuff like food, shelter, clothing and job security.
Not to mention the need to be loved.
2006-10-13 16:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by Cary Grant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When considering this point of view I tend to accept it. I try to strive for the end means or goal. I want to reach my full potential in rational thought. I want to make a positive difference in this world and everything I strive for is to better my self in order to achieve this end mean.
2006-10-13 15:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by jagaja131 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oxygen is good too
2006-10-13 15:21:38 · answer #6 · answered by wes w 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so.
2006-10-13 15:22:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋