ON THE HUMAN SPECIES
Introduction
On this journey, we shall probe into the seemingly
simplistic and obvious, but core elements of the Human Species. This paper
shall be a gateway to dialogue; however, a complete understanding of the points
covered in the first chapter of this work is an absolute necessity before one
can competently approach a philosophical quandary on the Human Species.
Regardless of what philosophy, governance, or aspect of Homo Sapiens one is
studying, all human attributes ultimately spawn from the same core elements of
our species. Thus, not only with a knowledge of these elements, but with a true
understanding and respect, only then may we move upon our most guided path of
objective inquiry.
Many
ostentatious intellectuals fervently swallow the philosophical rhetoric and
theories of philosophers past. Thus improperly educated, in their pretentious
ignorance, they partake in meaningless philosophical discussions in attempts to
display their newfound ignorance, while proving that their blinded beliefs are
most true. A Philosopher is not one who merely studies philosophy, thus
becoming an Empiricist, a Utilitarian, an Existentialist, or one of the many
other in-vogue classifications that one may find within the pages of a tome on
philosophy. A true Philosopher pursues knowledge for the sake of knowledge
itself, and it is only this path that may lead one to wisdom. One cannot decide
to pursue a life as a Philosopher; it is a pre-ordained course not of one's
choosing, but of evolved necessity.
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