Can you suggest an analogy to something that seems bad in isolation but when you look at it as part of a system you realize that it is good? For example: A defence attorney seems like an accomplice to a criminal if you look at him in isolation. But when you look at him as part of the justice system, you realize that a defence attorney is actually something good.
Any similar analogies?
2007-03-27 11:40:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
To be extreme: a criminal seems bad in isolation, but without the criminal, many members of the justice system would be out of jobs.
But, to be more realistic: In Microsoft Windows, there is a command-line program you can run, which ERASEs a file. Used by itself, it can ERASE a very important or even essential file - like, say, your note reminding yourself of your spouse's birthday (or even, if you know where to find it, a file that will keep Windows from booting after the next time you shut down your computer)! As part of the Windows System, though, you realize, ERASE is a very good and useful thing to have around.
2007-03-27 11:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shark streaks upward at an alarming speed, jaws open. In less than a second he has the baby seal in his mouth, the ocean made pink with the dying seal's blood. A bad thing?
In fact, without sharks and other top-level predators, the balance of nature would be completely thrown out of whack. They feed on mid-level predators in the ocean, keeping their numbers at a level that allows low-level fish to have a chance for survival. These are the fish that seabirds and water birds feed on. So when viewed from the perspective of the system, the shark's deadly attack is a necessary, beneficial act. A good thing.
2007-03-27 11:49:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A near-death experience in isolation seems bad. If seen as a catalyst to a view of a new lease on life, it could be seen as a good thing.
2007-03-27 11:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by USArocksnumberone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about anything bad in life... At first, you think it's horrible... Then you realize that without the bad, you wouldn't recognize the good.
2007-03-27 12:14:59 · answer #4 · answered by Rhea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can run straight into the theory of the 'just war' here - i.e. under what circumstances is it OK for the State to sanction killing other people when there are laws against murder ...
2007-03-27 11:50:10 · answer #5 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shark may seem unpleasant, yet it is very important in the food chain.
2007-03-27 11:43:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medicine might have a bad taste, but it's worth taking it to get well.
2007-03-28 06:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by Summer I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Death may cause many tears, but it let's time do it's job. If no body ever died, our worls population would be booming. We would all starve and suffocate.
2007-03-27 12:10:02 · answer #8 · answered by sunflowerdaisy94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no clue what the hel* ur talking about
2007-03-27 11:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by Abby K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋