One theory of humanity is humans as a pawn of the universe. This theory is held mostly by existentialists. As Erickson explains, “humans are at the mercy of the forces in the world that control their destiny, but have no real concern for them”. Many people who embrace this theory are pessimistic in their outlook on life because they see the world as hostile or indifferent to what they need in life. They see humans as “blind forces” and “forces of chance”.
The main thinkers, with this view, who are also existentialist, are Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. These thinkers and others who believe this theory have a sense of “helplessness and resignation”. They are overcome by “fearful thoughts about death, the forthcoming natural extinction of the planet, nuclear destruction, and merely in the struggle against those who control political and economic power”.
Another theory of humanity is the view of humans as machines. People are only held at the value of their abilities, energy, and capabilities, with this theory. The main concern involved is to keep a person working properly to contribute to the overall machine. As Erickson describes, “a worker is paid the minimum necessary in order to accomplish the intended ends”. Additionally, the theory makes the argument that “a robot is often times more accurate and consistent and performs the work better… requiring less attention, not demanding pay increases, and not losing time because of illness” than humans. One of the main thinkers of this theory is Julien Offray de la Mettrie. Mettrie states, “given the least principle of motion, animated bodies will have all that is necessary for moving, feeling, thinking, repenting”.
The Lapeer Habitat For Humanity Restore is a retail store which focuses on the sale of discount household furniture and appliances. The Store acts as good diversification for the Lapeer Habitat for Humanity group because they already get first bids on foreclosed houses with several bank corporations, due …
Welcome to the second session of the “Reach to the Future” student conservation conference. The ethical issues reflected in this graphic are representations of humanity’s interaction with nature in two futuristic literary creations; novel “Brave New World,” by Aldous Huxley, 1932, and film “Bladerunner: The …
There is no romance, no passion, only a mundane circular sequence of events, “crowds of people, walking round in a ring” (56). In The Wasteland, by T. S. Eliot, the society of the twentieth century is described as detached, dreary and monotonous. It is a …
In Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” there are many themes to pick up on, however the one that seems to be the most important is the theme of humanity. In this short story many things burst out at the reader but the theme of humanity is …
Defining Humanity through the Depiction of Loss and Suffering in Epic Poems Casey Dalton 10/8/2010 Forms and Expressions in World Literature Though epic poems, such as Homer’s The Iliad, or Beowulf, were meant to entertain, spread religion and culture, and perhaps even to preserve historical …
We live in the world where people are spending more money on killing the lives on this planet than finding a life in other planets. This situation shows how prevalent is compassion and love in our society, and where the humanity is heading. Theodore Dalrymple …
There are many controversies in America that many people fail to acknowledge and one of them is the general awareness on social problems. That is because the issues with social problems vary within societies and across historical time periods. The novel “The Stepford Wives” by …
Dawn of Humanity is the 2015 American movie film that was issued online on September 10, 2015, and broadcasted nationally at the United States on September 16, 2015. The PBS NOVA National Geographic movie, at one film of two times, was conducted and developed by …
The Christian world view is one that is much different than any other world view, but is the one world view that allows all of humanity to have a chance to receive eternal life, and spend that time in eternity next to their creator (Diffey, …
Robots are coming and are changing the world. Many are being created to do and act as a human, but questions have emerged on if it would be successful. Robots are shown to be helpful to society, but can actually cause harm to humanity. Robots …
In the first few chapters of Carolyn Merchant text Ecology, explores several ideas in connection to nature. Addressing ideas of Karl Marx and Fredrick Engels, while also looking in to the Enlightenment thought. Merchant takes texts from other theorist to explore ideas of nature that …
Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland is a nonprofit corporation formed on November 3, 1982. Habitat for Humanity’s purpose is to create affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland focuses their work in the areas of Montgomery and Prince George’s County. The organization has been able …
The last two papers discussed the image of God in the Old and New Testaments. Genesis 1-3 outlines the creation of the world and humanity, the creation of man woman; and how creation harmony was shattered by the fall. Creation reaches its climatic order with …
In the Greek tragedy “Prometheus Bound” the character of Prometheus is introduced as he is being chained up for an affront to the power of the Gods. His actions and his refusal to feel remorse for them have led to the dire situation that we …
The age of Enlightenment put forth the importance of humanism and reason, concepts that creates a balance between humanity’s innate tendency to experience emotions while at the same time, cultivating a rational view of experiencing sensations and interactions around him/her. Indeed, discourses that were created …
The universe is filled up with intelligent extraterrestrial life and it’s so big that humanity just seems pointless. Compared to the universe we are nothing. The universe for what we are able to observe it’s at least 93 billion light-years, while Earth is believed to …
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