2006-12-20 20:17:26 · 16 answers · asked by Baishnab S 1 in Environment
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Humans, or human beings, are bipedal apes belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin for "wise man" or "knowing man") under the family Hominidae (known as the great apes).[1][2] Humans have a highly developed brain capable of abstract reasoning, language and introspection. This, combined with an erect body carriage that frees their upper limbs for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make greater use of tools than any other species. Humans or Homo sapiens as well as the whole Hominidae tree originated in Africa, but now inhabit every continent with a total population of over 6.5 billion as of 2006.
Like most primates, humans are social by nature. However, humans are particularly adept at utilizing systems of communication for self-expression and the exchange of ideas. Humans create complex social structures composed of co-operating and competing groups, ranging in scale from individual families to nations, and social interaction between humans has established a variety of traditions, rituals, ethics, values, social norms, and laws which form the basis of human society. Humans also have a marked appreciation for beauty and aesthetics which, combined with the human desire for self-expression, has led to cultural innovations such as art, literature and music.
Humans are also noted for their desire to understand and influence the world around them, seeking to explain and manipulate natural phenomena through religion, science, philosophy and mythology. This natural curiosity has led to the development of advanced tools and skills; humans are the only known species to build fires, cook their food, clothe themselves, and use numerous other technologies.
2006-12-20 20:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by mallimalar_2000 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Humanbeing is the scientific name for the species called man
2006-12-21 04:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by chatwithme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find the question one of the most asked and wonderful things to ponder. Mankind has asked this question since the beginning of our civilization where we began to record our history. For me, and you, a quick answer would be: Humanity is a vehicle in which we can record information and using the data from our senses we give it value on how it affects our emotions. I see humanbeings as creatures just beginning to be aware of their ultimate potential( which is far beyond this earthly vessel we are in now.) Cool question...
2006-12-21 04:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by saint_mercedes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homosapiens, a mammal, an upright animal with 23 pairs of chromosomes with advanced intelligence and communicating abilities so that he is able to ask questions like this.
2006-12-22 05:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by asha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human, common name given to any individual of the species Homo sapiens and, by extension, to the entire species. The term is also applied to certain species that were the evolutionary forerunners of Homo sapiens
2006-12-21 17:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by Inu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of us can be called as Human being as we are still following in every field the Darwin's ' Survival of the fittest' theory which is animalistic.
Only when we follow 'SUPPORTING THE WEAKEST ', principle we may be really called Human being.
2006-12-21 06:36:10 · answer #6 · answered by madhu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
human beings? we have three things that what makes us unique from other creatures, we have spirit, mind and soul...
apart from that, human beings have emotions, not like lifeless creatures...we humans, undeniably do have what it calls human nature, this distinguishes us fr other sort of animals:
1. our physical characteristics(erect posture, free fingers & prehensile thumb, highly organized & intricate nervous system...etc)
2. as far as we can discover, only humans can invent repeatedly, make complex tools, and build machines
3. human beings have a sense of right and wrong and of values
4. humans are religious beings in that they worship & engage in ritualistic or ceremonial practices...(from a philosophical point of view)
....etc , and the list goes on....
thats what human beings are.... hope you've got your answer, dear....God bless!
2006-12-21 04:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by Nausea Gal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the life and the exictance of humans(people). Moreover, it could be the alive creatures. It's the being(from verb be= I am= I'm exist)of humans!
2006-12-21 04:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A human being is a refined animal, with logical and analytical thinking power.
2006-12-21 04:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by SGraja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think human being is that which make different between animal and human it is represent individual personality constitution behave to other
2006-12-21 07:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋