some people are inferior to others, that is a fact. The only problem that comes from elitism is that it leads to wars, genocide, etc. Great individuals can come from all cultures and races, but some individuals are inferior to others.
not really a question :/
2007-09-01 14:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
"some people are inferior to others, that is a fact". How do you support that statement? It all depends on how you would define inferior now doesn't it! If you make this judgement purely on narrow criteria you MAY make that statement. Just because it is stated does not make it accurate or true. Who makes that judgement - is it decided by money? intellect? skill? muscle? power? networks? passion? health? morality? surely your question is designed to incite an argument. I put it too you that no man/woman is superior/inferior. If your question is instigated by EGO then it is of no value. Each and every organism on this earth has it's own intrinsic value & purpose & it is not up to any single person or group to decide superiority or inferiority unless that purpose is to beat down and devalue to gain advantage. I find that premise immoral.
If a person is held back by lack of opportunity or resources that does not make him inferior. It makes the system inferior.
A man/woman is defined by itself not others.
2007-09-01 15:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by flip 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a premise that we found our understanding of fairness; all humans hold the same value. The life of a poor single mother in Mississippi has no less value than that of a middle classed golf pro from LA even though he holds a higher place he is not more deserving life or happiness. It is interesting that the question of superiority or inferiority is most often brought up by those with who feel entitled to something that they feel is threatened. Those who believe that they hold thier social position by virtue of some evolutionary gift are always mistaken. If we take away the civilized stuff Joe Lunchbucket with a 100 IQ has about as much chance of survival as Todd McMoney with his 100, maybe more.
2007-09-01 14:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Duncan w ™ ® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are only inferior when others have been taught-and-
reinforced that this is so.
So people like me wonder just what makes you so special?
What we mean is, are you more worthwhile that a so-called
"inferior person".Perhaps it could be that you have learned
to spell(sic); "great individuals" and "elitism"comes to mind.
Its obvious that you havent even a question to ask- perhaps
you just "needed" to inform us of your own striking insights.
2007-09-01 15:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by peter m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The kind of arrogance one must have to think he can come up with a verdict on who is superior and who is inferior is quite startling. I would never be too sure I know the answer to this kind of thing. What seems superior to me may not really be.
2007-09-01 14:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by the Boss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You think someone who changes the world is best. But Taoists think that someone who doesn't change the anything is better than someone who does change the world!
2007-09-01 15:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by lufiabuu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋