It seems that having a conscience is less a trait of education level but a "have it or you don't" type phenomena. Why are people so determined to have some type of enemy to the point of creating one if it doesn't exist?
2007-03-15 15:34:58 · 3 answers · asked by esha26 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
To be clear, and I'm sure you know this, 'conscience' isn't a thing to have or not have. It's a moral trait. One which must be correctly informed and exercised over years. If it's formed incorrectly, or so regularly ignored it isn't even heard, it can appear as if someone doesn't have one at all. But it's that person's free will.
And a stubborn will, deep seated bitterness, mental illness, etc. will create enemies everywhere. Sometimes ppl create enemies as a form of projection, because they dislike themselves and can't face it. Sad, really.
2007-03-15 18:52:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think society today is promoting individuality. It's telling us to look out for #1. We are raised to defend ourselves (and our families). This often times leads to overconfidence and/or insecurity, which causes people to bang & blame. I'm not really sure if this is what you are talking about, but yeah.
2007-03-15 23:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bridi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greed, shame, and envy.
2007-03-15 22:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by Rick A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋