2006-12-27 13:43:33 · 10 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Absolutely not! An obligation is your value as a person. It can affect your standing within your community, your culture, your family.
2006-12-27 13:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by Sophist 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it is a matter of our evolved nature. I suggest you read Robert Trivers, on reciprocal altruism. A concept that has been scientifically accepted for some 30 years, or more. Naturally, as all human evolved and genetically influenced behavioral traits, it is under a normally distributed curve. To the most of us, about 70%, obligation is well influenced by our evolved heritage and reflected in our laws. As usual, there are always those that are in the tail of distribution; in a word, cheaters.
2006-12-27 15:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you think this if it were an obligation to you? Heck no it shouldn't be a perspective, that is what is wrong with this world in that we dilute everything and dumb it down to make it fit our needs rather than rising to a higher level.
2006-12-27 13:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by OPTIMIST 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone feels obligated towards different things depending on their personality.Obligation is a feeling of being indebted,which is usually a result of a favor that has been received.
2006-12-27 16:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The perspective of the individual that s/he owes some duty to one or more others. But how/why does a person learn to HAVE this perspective?
2006-12-27 13:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by S C W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes of course.
it's felt.
in some cultures the obligation is social.
but always a matter of perspective.
just take child support for example.
those receiving it think it is not enough. usually.
those payin it think it is too much. usually.
perspective.
2006-12-27 13:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by Sufi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless legally enforceable, yes, just a matter of perception.
2006-12-27 14:03:38 · answer #7 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How cold it is outside is a matter of perspective.
Obligation is a matter of Honor.
2006-12-27 13:50:22 · answer #8 · answered by JmpMstr 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Responsibility is constant.
2006-12-27 14:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most likely.
*sigh*...I have no explanation :(
2006-12-27 14:07:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋