2007-07-26 21:21:16 · 13 answers · asked by That Guy Drew 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
if your definition of kindness includes the victor wolf's refusal to shred off the flesh of its opponent (another wolf) that bares its neck as an act of surrender, then my answer is no.
2007-07-26 21:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kindness can be an instinctive emotion just like fear. It is why babies of all species are cute so we feel kind toward them and don't harm or kill them therefore guaranteeing that species' survival. It is why porpoises save people and other species in trouble and why elephants weep. It is why a full grown gorilla protected a little boy who fell into the primate exhibit at the zoo and kept the other gorillas from getting to him. Notice I mention intelligent animals of the mammalian order that all seem to have some level of self awareness. I think kindness is built into intelligent creatures. Now when it comes to survival and competition for limited resources it's every man or beast for himself. That's the law of nature. Howvever in times of plenty it's a peacable kingdom. If there is plenty for everyone and there is no threat of privation of any kind then, well that just naturally makes for a kinder gentler world doesn't it. There's no need to fight or defend one's territory or resources. It means I can relax and be nice because I don't have to worry about having to kick your *** for the last banana. See, that last banana might provide me just enough calories to survive and reproduce guaranteeing the survival of my species for one more generation. It means I live to fight another day. That's what it's all about. So in a nutshell kindness is not against the laws of nature. It has it's place just like fear and hunger.
2007-07-27 05:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by Paisley T 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by "natural law?" Kindness is against our sin nature which is a law within our members.
2007-07-27 09:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by Caveman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is Grace against Moses' Law?
2007-07-27 05:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by dofsarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be a weakness.as cave men we would not of shared our food because it was survival of the fittest,as we evolved and got a routine in our nature we probably spotted people who needed directing or helping, so kindness did evolve and kindness and feeling sorry for somebody is in the now human nature, so for survival reasons there is no kindness,example wars.but in a relaxed nature kindness is classed as love.hope ive shed a bit of light, i cant come to a conclusion.
2007-07-27 16:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by Karl M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All intents, as opposed to instincts and reflexes, are against natural law..... kindness is intentional, hence against natural law.
Truly great question!!
2007-07-27 04:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, it is to some people. If you look at some of the answers, you'll see that a few people think it's fun to bait and goad others who have different beliefs.
2007-07-27 05:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
would natural law be different if man was a loving creature?
2007-07-27 04:26:16 · answer #8 · answered by Dr weasel 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No; it's actually a very effective group survival trait.
2007-07-27 04:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by St. Nagelkopf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Kindness is omnipresent, even in stones.
2007-07-27 04:39:05 · answer #10 · answered by I'm nobody! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋