2007-03-27 05:08:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Alternative ➔ Other - Alternative
This has not be answered yet scientifically - don't listen to any other nonsense posted. This one is still totally up for debate.
2007-03-27 07:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The scientific reason for our conscience is social. We have a conscience because we are social animals, and it's what makes a cooperative society possible.
2007-03-27 12:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As science means knowledge, conscience etymologically means self-knowledge . . . But the English word implies a moral standard of action in the mind as well as a consciousness of our own actions. . . . Conscience is the reason, employed about questions of right and wrong, and accompanied with the sentiments of approbation and condemnation.
It is from wikipedia - google.
2007-03-27 12:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try to live with people who dont have one!
There is some evidence to show that some of our conscience values are "hard wired". Most societies have similar values to begin with, such as respect for elders, the belief in protecting our families, etc.
2007-03-27 12:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it bestows an advantage upon those that listen or use their conscience,therefore they live longer and reproduce more often than ones without any conscience!
2007-03-27 14:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It contributes to survival as a social animal with long term commitments to child rearing and family group provision and protection.
2007-03-27 15:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natures way of balancing behaviours so that we can continue to co-exist without totally wiping ourselves out.
2007-03-27 13:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by CHOCLATEBOX2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
conscious is the way we self police.
Motivates us to do what's right....warns us against doing wrong.
It's also the reason why we are--to think and rationalize and what's separates is from the quadro-peds.
2007-03-27 13:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by I am Laurie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋