2007-06-06 14:21:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The difference between ambition and envy as an indirect declaration of inferiority can be measured by the strength of desire you have regarding the object that is the source of envy. If you have strong desire for something then envy can also be an assertion of that strength.
2007-06-07 07:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Shahid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in some ways it is an admission to inferiority... because with envy, you acknowledge the fact that there are things present to other people that you do not have, and simple being bothered by this thought acknowledges that you want these for yourself too, only, you don't or can't and so your defense mechanisms puts on automatically to envy to cover for the feeling that you feel less than you should...
2007-06-06 14:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sahana Ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an emotional consequence of perceived inferiority, but it could also be an emotional reaction against perceived injustices in the world, where not always those deserving of certain things seems be rewarded, instead of those judged to be more deserving, such as oneself, though this would be a childish reaction.
2007-06-06 23:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by concentrated points of energy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the open (inward/outward) acknowledgement of envy is a sign (admission?) of mastery over envy.
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2007-06-06 14:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by smithgiant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not inferiority, just wanting what someone else has that you don't have. Its not being inferior to them just not content with what you've got.
2007-06-06 14:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Han 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I beleive it is, since logically speaking you wont be envy of someone if you are superior to him will you? You are envious about him in one point even though you might be better in others.
2007-06-06 14:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by shadowhunter93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be just a feeling of inferiority..and with some feelings ,this too shall pass don't mean you're inferior ...just perhaps a little insecure about you .
2007-06-06 14:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by dalhia s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no just the feeling and expression of the feeling of inferiority
2007-06-06 14:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by someone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, envy is a desire to become better than one already is.
2007-06-06 14:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's an admission of irrationality.
2007-06-06 14:43:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋