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2007-03-26 04:45:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes they are. For more information on symbols check this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_symbols
Darkness - a troubled nature
Light - an inspired nature
Water - a fluid nature. Sometimes deep. Sometimes shallow. Sometimes gentle. Sometimes forceful.
2007-03-26 05:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The three are primordial symbols of human nature. Here are some insights that cross cultures and that are prevelant in religion, philosophy, literature, and psychology. Darkness relates to that which remains hidden, unexamined, unknown or even deceptive and malicious. It is related in the self to the unrealized and unresolved potentialities that can give rise to chaos. Light represents truth and the radiance of wisdom and knowledge. It is equated with awareness, reason, truth and order. Darkness and light are often presented as contrasts of each other, representing contradictory aspects of the self. Water is a symbol of human consciousness itself, a metaphor for the fluidity, depths, and unpredictability of the self, particularly of the emotions.
2007-03-26 13:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water, one of the four elements, is a symbol of femininity; it is very receptive and nurturing. In ancient cultures, fountains/ water always symbolizes the Mother god.
Light is information and it takes away darkness and ignorance. There are many levels to it, of course.
2007-03-26 13:34:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Darkness = The negative aspects of humanity
Light = What humanity is capable of
Water = The constant fulid change in humanity
T.L. Megli
2007-03-26 12:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by Izen G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
symbols of human nature are water, fire, earth, water and air. Water is the symbol for nature of God too.
2007-03-26 12:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by intellectualamarflame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They represent understanding by force and/or wisdom.
You know when it is by force when you cannot understand and you suffer for it. You know when it is by wisdom when you feel it(no doubt, you know it) and you're happy for it.
Three root forces exist in the world: Air, water and fire. Heaven was created from fire, earth was created from water, and the air moves between them......Sefer Yetzira.
2007-03-26 12:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GRAMMER!!! "ARE darkness, light, water..."
And sure, they can be symbolic, but there's no such thing as human nature.
Too vague. Try again.
2007-03-26 13:22:49 · answer #7 · answered by !@#%&! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋