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Old 06-02-2007   #6 (permalink)
rjwood
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Default Re: aristotle's rational man

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Originally Posted by rickycodie View Post
what makes a man different from an animal?
aristotle argues it's his ablity to be rational.

i think that it's his specific want. an animal wants generalities, food, water, shelter. a person wants those same things, but more specifically, cookes, coke, and a condo.

this is the main component in rational. if you want something, like an xbox, you rationalize a way to get it. the want is driving your rationale.

what do you think?
Rather than ability to be rational, I believe it is our ability to consciously love.
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