|
| Thread: Are all people equal? |  This thread is pages long: 1 2 3 · «PREV |
|
Mytical
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Chaos seeking Harmony
|
posted March 05, 2008 07:06 AM |
|
|
The philosophy that all people are not of equal value has been argued before, and much to the detriment of mankind. In one aspect you are correct, but you are missing the big picture. Succeeding at something when everything is stacked in your favor is one thing. Succeeding despite obsticles is quite another.
For instance, if you are 6'10" and otherwise physically gifted and succeed in basketball it is one thing.
If you are 5'9" it's another thing altogether.
So, to be utterly honest it could be argued that those born with 'everything' are inferior to those who are born at a disadvantage but overcome it. Let us take Steven Hawkings.
One of the most brilliant men alive, and he has a disadvantage. Can anybody argue he is their inferior however? Most like not with a straight face, unless talking about some sport or such.
All I can say is, go ahead, look down on everybody else if you must. Just remember, there is always somebody smarter, faster, stronger, ect. So does that mean they should look down on you?
____________
Message received.
|
|
Azagal
Honorable
Undefeatable Hero
Smooth Snake
|
|
posted March 05, 2008 07:17 AM |
|
Edited by Azagal at 10:11, 05 Mar 2008.
|
Quote:
All I can say is, go ahead, look down on everybody else if you must. Just remember, there is always somebody smarter, faster, stronger, ect. So does that mean they should look down on you?
It does not mean that they should but they most certainly can. See before you look down on somebody you must be better than that person in every aspect, when you are it still doesn't mean you can look down on the person because whether you can look down on a person also depends on the person. If he is a lazy bum you can look down on him (eventhough you definetly shouldn't) but if you have a person that works hard to get better/achieve his goals in life you can't (not shouldn't) look down on him no matter how "superior" you are towards this person. Because he does what he can. Some people can do more than others and with this potential comes the responsibility to use it.
"With great power comes great responsibility" Ben Parker - Spiderman
I'm not really a fan of the movie but that sentence is simply true.
Unfortunately most people do not choose to take responsibilty but rather enjoy their superiorness and look down on order people... which is sad and makes them inferior (mindwise). The moment you look down on someone is the moment you are no longer superior. But once again:
All individuals are equal as humans.
____________
"All I can see is what's in front of me. And all I can do is keep moving forward" - The Heir Wielder of Names, Seeker of Thrones, King of Swords, Breaker of Infinities, Wheel Smashing Lord
|
|
Sargeras
Known Hero
the Fallen
|
|
posted March 05, 2008 10:04 AM |
|
|
Quote:
All I can say is, go ahead, look down on everybody else if you must. Just remember, there is always somebody smarter, faster, stronger, ect. So does that mean they should look down on you?
It does not mean that they should but they most certainly can. See before you look down on somebody you must be better than that person in every aspect, when you are it still doesn't mean you can look down on the person because whether you can look down on a person also depends on the person. If he is a lazy bum you can look down on him (eventhough you definetly shouldn't) but if you have a person that works hard to get better/achieve his goals in life you can't (not shouldn't) look down on him no matter how "superior" you are towards this person. Because he does what he can. Some people can do more than others and with this potential comes the responsibility to use it.
"With great power comes great responsibility" Ben Parker - Spiderman
I'm not really a fan of the movie but that sentence simply true.
Unfortunately most people do not choose to take responsibilty but rather enjoy their superiorness and look down on order people... which is sad and makes them inferior (mindwise). The moment you look down on someone is the moment you are no longer superior. But once again:
All individuals are equal as humans.
...totaly agreed with u, world will be better place if everybody will think like you... but for real IMO lots of people think "all people are equal but some are more equal then others"
____________
Now they shall be consumed by the very flame they sought to control...
|
|
Azagal
Honorable
Undefeatable Hero
Smooth Snake
|
|
posted March 05, 2008 10:14 AM |
|
|
Quote:
...totaly agreed with u, world will be better place if everybody will think like you... but for real IMO lots of people think "all people are equal but some are more equal then others"
Well thank you . But you know saying all this stuff is one thing but actually living like this is another but so far I think I've succeded pretty well. Anyways it's as you say. In case everyone would like to watch a amusing play about this watch "Animal Farm" if you get the time. It's really simple and easy to understand but it's pretty much the answer to the whole thread here.
____________
"All I can see is what's in front of me. And all I can do is keep moving forward" - The Heir Wielder of Names, Seeker of Thrones, King of Swords, Breaker of Infinities, Wheel Smashing Lord
|
|
mvassilev
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
|
|
posted March 05, 2008 01:57 PM |
|
|
Quote:
Let us take Steven Hawkings.
One of the most brilliant men alive, and he has a disadvantage. Can anybody argue he is their inferior however? Most like not with a straight face, unless talking about some sport or such.
It is not as simple as that. In most cases, you can't just say, "Person A>Person B". Person A is nearly always better than Person B at something, and Person B is nearly always better than Person A at something. Stephen Hawking is superior to most mentally,, but inferior physically. So is he inferior or superior? It depends on how you look at it.
____________
Eccentric Opinion
|
| |
|
|
