I have this feeling that emotion is somehow are much more powerful, individual experiance in which there should be more acceptanting of. The intellect is great, but if it was geared towards emotional and spiritual development, then would it not be better than say.......learning to drive? I'm speaking from a personal point of view, not modern society
2007-07-10 02:15:35 · 7 answers · asked by carabatzis_2000 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I don't think one can have one without the other. It is said of some criminals that they are "emotionless," but this can't be. Even hatred and cruelty are emotions.
The test of a true intellect is how deeply and compassionately any situation is faced, even learning to drive. One cannot learn to drive well without consideration for others, fear of failure, confidence in ability, etc.....all emotions.
Even Einstein, noted as one of history's most brilliant intellectuals, was a compassionate and emotional man. And to a mentally challenged person, learning to tie a shoe may be as intellectual as they get, but it is certainly an emotional experience.
Intellect without emotion is for computers, not humans.
2007-07-10 06:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Me, Too 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there was no emotion, there would be no greed, hate, racism, jealousy, revenge, terrorism, extortion etc.. On the other hand if there was just reason, the world be a more controlled but colder and harsher place to live. Too much of any extreme will always have negative and destructive consequences. Balance is where the answer lies.
2007-07-10 02:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question.... star!!
Yes, I agree... when intellect is directed towards emotional and spiritual development, it translates to true wisdom and tranquility.
2007-07-10 02:21:56 · answer #3 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yup, you're right on the monKey...emotion is so powerful it can feel the intellect.
Good luck!
2007-07-10 03:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you have to use your intellect to come up with this question?
2007-07-10 05:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i believe our feelings know more than our judging mind...
2007-07-10 02:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
nice question, dont know though, like most people on here!!
2007-07-10 02:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋