Essays on Humanity
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”.
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