Considering that the world revolves around evolution, which is the competition of the fittest, often times even if that results in violence. Even plants kill each other. And yes, humans have "morals" (although none of us can know that animals don't because we only remember being human) but aren't all humans inherently individualistic and out for their own good? Even generosity is selfish because it makes one feel better about oneself.
So can peace even exist?
2007-07-06 18:01:19 · 12 answers · asked by arfblat 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Peace is certainly possible if only temporary.
I say temporary for the reasons you named and so many more...
If we take humans completely out of the equation, all of the plants and animals would be at peace ONLY when they are simultaneously full. If one is hungry, it's not at peace because it's trying to feed itself. If one is hungry, another is not at peace because it is being hunted.
Put humans back into the equation and an initial solution may be to feed the world, wipe out hunger and then there will be peace. I think that's a great idea, and would dull a lot of pain in the world, but it won't bring real peace.
The majority of humans have an innate hunger that goes far beyond food. We tend to want more... more... and never get our fill.
We can only hope that it doesn't take another million years for our cultural practices to evolve into something more humane.
2007-07-06 18:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by kamcrash 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, just almost infinitely unlikely. The world doesn't revolve around evolution.
Also, survival of the fittest isn't based on animals of the same species murdering each other, and some people are actually generous just to help someone and not out of greed for some stupid feeling of self-worth.
2007-07-07 01:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by shmux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace is always possible. Peace can happen when people become content with what they have, and see no need for greed, envy or hatred. True peace can exist when there is a genuine care, love, and respect for each other weather it is peace between two people or two billion people.
2007-07-07 01:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Rebel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear its in the nature of a human being .. Man is voracious...
it cant be an end dear.... its never going to end.DOnt you watch your own activities.. are you satisfied with you attitude... towards you parents anf family .
2007-07-07 02:31:11 · answer #4 · answered by RMS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, and I don't think it is possible based on the fact that humans as a whole are judgemental and competive beings
2007-07-07 01:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by Bekka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace comes from hearts more than brains.
2007-07-07 20:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by toodd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace is possible,it starts with one person at a time.
2007-07-07 01:07:57 · answer #7 · answered by Candi Apples 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Peace is possible.The first step is rule no. 1 : chill
Works for me.
2007-07-07 01:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by araisuwilliams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace sells, but who's buying?
stick your thumbs down up your a ss
2007-07-07 01:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
peace is not possible we are humans we love,hate,create and destroy trying to change that doesnt make us human anymore
2014-08-01 23:32:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋