tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847065118004871994.post300886122966241793..comments2024-02-09T23:36:58.162+05:30Comments on Shadow Dancing with Mind: TALKING POINT: Is Human Nature Basically Selfish?Shashidhar Sharmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10752054354309206121noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847065118004871994.post-48984824130422620542013-02-15T13:44:57.135+05:302013-02-15T13:44:57.135+05:30You cаn ԁеfіnitеly seе
уour skills withіn the art...You cаn ԁеfіnitеly seе <br />уour skills withіn the article уou write.<br /><br />The sectοr hοpes fοr more passiоnаte writers such aѕ you who aгe not afraid to mention how <br />they believe. All thе time go after your hеaгt.<br /><br /><br />My web blog ... <a href="http://eternityrings2013.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Eternity rings</a><br /><i>My page</i> - <b><a href="http://eternityrings2013.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Eternity rings</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847065118004871994.post-71000104360478500582012-05-08T15:15:30.805+05:302012-05-08T15:15:30.805+05:30shashi i could not go through the entire post whic...shashi i could not go through the entire post which i would at leisure .well human nature is driven by survival of fittest that does makes us selfishAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734132437936800460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847065118004871994.post-74007362898299292862012-05-07T12:17:46.203+05:302012-05-07T12:17:46.203+05:30Thanks Gauva Flower { I like that name and the flo...Thanks Gauva Flower { I like that name and the flower is beautiful too.. :-)}<br /><br />As Antonio Domasio says. we have specific system that guides our being good, right now its not pointed out and how it works but it does as discussed in the post above. <br /><br />Being good in certain as well as adverse circumstances have made us survive not as scavenging animals but as human beings... who are adaptive to nature around us as well as progress further than any other living organisation have had done.<br /><br />Thanks Lola, its great to have your comment and thanks for liking it.Shashidhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752054354309206121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847065118004871994.post-32221400665791125472012-05-07T12:13:12.372+05:302012-05-07T12:13:12.372+05:30Thanks Rohu.
As you pointed out, 'Sons and Lov...Thanks Rohu.<br />As you pointed out, 'Sons and Lovers' by D H Lawrence has some interesting points on the Oedipus Complex, though I don't agree with some of the things that he brought out in the novel.<br />I agree with you in case of Oedipus, where he was not actually aware about the fact that he married his mother. More importantly its actually a story/myth so has not a real bearing on science. But to give due credit to Freud, he just named this proposition on Oedipus so actually it does not have any real significance for science. <br /><br />To bring another interesting thought to this, there are quite a few stories like this in our own mythology... :-)<br /><br />Yes I to have firm belief in the goodness of human being and ofcourse our choices are always made on what we are within, rather than without.... given individual circumstances...<br /><br />Thanks for liking my post...<br /><br />Shashi<br />ॐ नमः शिवाय<br />Om Namah ShivayaShashidhar Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752054354309206121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847065118004871994.post-75016810461707194942012-05-07T10:41:43.785+05:302012-05-07T10:41:43.785+05:30Great post. A large part of human behavior is dri...Great post. A large part of human behavior is driven by instinct to survive and when survival is threatened, men will defend what the have and turn violent, if necessary, to ensure the continuity of his progeny(ex.territorial wars,) One reason we cooperate with each other is because it is easier as a group to survive than to be isolated. Altruism and cooperation are necessary to our survival as a species. There are studies that link altruism to a specific gene. Some of us are more motivated to help others.But generally speaking,if we humans didn't have certain moral,cultural and societal rules in place, we would revert to some kind of primitive behavior. We still have a long way to evolve as a species. Respectfully submitted by Lola (Powers)lolapowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234171261231566274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847065118004871994.post-68514900776359749502012-05-07T01:52:44.299+05:302012-05-07T01:52:44.299+05:30What a great great post!!!
I completely agree wit...What a great great post!!! <br />I completely agree with you, that human nature, or rather nature of living beings is inherently quiet until circumstances force them to act otherwise. Animals kill only for prey and only to survive, and human behavior to a large extent depends upon the upbringing and social environment in which the individual has been brought up. The famous novel "Sons and Lovers" by D.H Lawrence deals with the subject of Oedipus Complex in a very interesting way. Here also what is noteworthy is the fact that the way the protagonist reacts to situations around him is a result of the surrounding circumstances. A drunken,good for nothing father, an overly possessive mother who despises her husband for his attitude, an elder brother, previously the mother's favorite, who dies and is deserted by his lover on his deathbed. All create a negative impression on his mind. His relationship with his mother is intense, possessive and tumultuous. <br />And even though its called the Oedipus Complex.If we discuss the character after which it has been named, the truth is Oedipus himself had no idea that the woman he had married was his mother.<br />With due respect to Freud and others and their path breaking researches, idea and theories, I have an unwavering belief that in-spite of exceptions and proven cases, human nature is essentially meant for a peaceful co-existence in a healthy environment. <br />Right and wrong, appropriate and inappropriate, these are adjusted according to man's convenience. Taboo or not. Our choices will always depend on what we are. <br />Excellent post!<br />Hats off!!Rohinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838146755237484411noreply@blogger.com