Is it right for me to be trying to cut through the grime and meaningless grit that seems to be prevading over all of man's existence, and trying to find what it is that makes us human?
If its wrong, what do you suggest I focus on instead?
2007-12-21 14:39:27 · 4 answers · asked by Tuna-San 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
we, as in mankind er..gasp! humankind, have been trying to do this since day 2. Day 1 is reserved for the utter joy of being here. It is a long road you're traveling, don't take any "short-cuts". God-speed!
2007-12-21 15:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by billyboomerang 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have probably stated the most useful piece of reasoning in existence.
The process of filtering irrelevancies from our lives goes right to the heart of philosophy and the pursuit of wisdom. I wish you the best in your endeavors.
[To Yaoi] I have no illusions about human rationality.
2007-12-21 22:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gee, the "essence" was defined nearly 4 thousand years ago when someone declared us the "rational" animal.
Focus on that.
2007-12-22 14:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not wrong, but if you simply look at yourself and what makes you human, that is the answer cause that will be what makes us all human. Be happy.
2007-12-21 23:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋