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Fri 11 Mar, 2005 11:08 am
Only one thing, in fact.
When we scratch our armpits we use the oposite hand, and that's the main difference between men and monkeys...
Re: What separates humans from other primates?
Cyracuz wrote:What separates humans from other primates?
We worry about accidentally exterminating their entire species, half the species on the planet, and ourselves. They just enjoy the day.
Although I think even monkeys have their troubles. If not, why would one once upon a time want to become a man?
Its TV, and especially Reality TV.
I would hate having been born animal for the single reason of missing on this wonder of mankind.
The only thing that separates us is our ability to think we're the smarter ones.
We think we're smarter because the monkeys sit around in the jungle all day just chilling. They think they're smarter for the same reason...
But they don't have beer and wine while contemplating those philosophical issues.
But they don't have chlothes either, and face it, alcohol is primarily for removing chlothes.
Clothes is not a necessary part of living. Beer and wine is.
Humans also have fleshy butts. I believe this is the chief distinction, apart from vanity.
Aww... I capitulate and lay down my pen. You are entirely right. In vino veritas..
Cyracuz
What a great truth: in vino veritas!
Second: I know I am repeating myself from another topic, but...
The difference is in the fact that we make the question about the difference. And, good or bad, we give answers.
They don't.
Culture. Specifically language, art, music, ideology, humor, and creative intelligence.
Hope this isn't too far of topic, but could I ask:
What makes chimpanzees different all to other primates?
Also, I sense there might be a hidden 'therefore' in stating differences between humans and other primates. If so, do we attach any particular value to the distinctions Nietzsche has suggested? Are the differences between humans and other primates relevant, somehow, in a way that the difference between chimpanzees and other primates are not?
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