2006-12-13 15:41:31 · 15 answers · asked by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Are we 'humans'...? As opposed to what? Elephants? Haha j/k.
Unconditional love is a teachable concept. Within the animal world, love can most be equated with survival (instinct)--[as in a mother keeping her young safe] and mating (hormones) as opposed the higher level of its meaning in humans.
What we know of emotions, is that they are biochemical processes - the realm of emotional ability is greatly influenced by genes and nurturing. In extreme cases, for example, a psychopath does not have the wiring for empathy or 'love'. Or someone with a mood disorder (say bipolar [points to self, ha]) might feel a wide range of emotions out of the range an average person might feel, hence, those who have genius ability in music and the arts...
So, between a person's ability, or limitations (determined by genes) along with proper role modeling and OF COURSE, being shown unconditional love, it becomes more than a concept - it is an ethic or value which is very real.
No one masters this endeavor, it is something to be strived for, and why? Well, we all want that for ourselves, no?
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" --Gandhi
The best person to ask this question is yourself. What do you think you are capable of? I think you are capable of things past the stars in your imagination and beyond the beat of your heart.
(good question!)
2006-12-13 16:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by DanaZ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humans are very capable of unconditional love. But we have been created with free will... So it is up to us to learn what it is to love in an unconditional way... It takes learning from trial and error, to possess this kind of love. If your heart is willing it is capable. ⥠Some just choose to not care enough to reach that deep inside...
2006-12-13 15:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think so. I believe only dogs are capable of unconditional love. If you did not take a bath for a month, do you think any of your loved ones would come near you? But your dog will. If you rob, steal and sell drugs will your relatives still love you. The dog will. Only the dog.
2006-12-13 15:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by nesmith52 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not cheating here as in looking at someone's else's answer. Yes we are capable of unconditional love..Unconditional love means that we accept love meaning that love is complete and with standing to others. yes we are capable of unconditional love. This topic is deep and i need my hip boots.LOL Love is love no matter how you spell it.Conditional or un.
2006-12-13 15:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they are capable of unconditional love for money.
2006-12-13 15:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by Kitkat Bar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes we are. It is a dedicated battle ( facing our fear and loving ourselves and our mirrors) with various aspects of creation to overcome the programming and his-story that has been loaded upon us since humanity has been here. by living a life of impeccable integrity we are able to raise above the crud and unconditionally love ourselves and then once we are able to do this for ourselves as personal responsibility we can then offer it to the world and humanity.
2006-12-13 16:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by iamonetruth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
2006-12-13 15:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by rynay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your mother!
2006-12-13 16:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is what parents usually give their children.
2006-12-13 15:48:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, we have a memory and that always makes us think what if.
2006-12-13 15:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by reno_tony_casino 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋