2007-02-08 03:14:05 · 7 answers · asked by Mafia Agent 4207 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Humans (at least some of them) have a driving need for immortality. The thought or hope for immortality shows up in many aspects of our culture, including language. Hence, We incorrectly use terms like "forever", "always" and oddly, "never" when referring to the human condition. Says something about the elevated sense of importance the human species has about itself.
2007-02-08 05:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by freebird 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely.
I try to refrain from using absolutes such as: forever, never, and always because it simply is not so.
2007-02-08 11:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by DeanPonders 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't that depend upon your religion? And strictly philosophically, since that's where we are, "forever" means continually. To say, "I love you forever" just means to love them continually, without regard to how long it actually ends up being (death do they part).
2007-02-08 11:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes because nothing lasts forever.
2007-02-08 11:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by shortyb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for ever last untill your end then your forever is done .there is no such thing as for ever as it ends for us all
2007-02-08 12:22:01 · answer #5 · answered by henryredwons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when people use it, they mean "till the rest of my life". They don't mean it literally.
2007-02-08 11:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, yes...it is ironic.
2007-02-08 11:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by aidan402 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋