After reading Chapter 1 in its entirety, answer the
following question: Some argue that humans have an instinct for conflict. Do you think it is an inborn
trait? Does it make us more or
less human? If it is innate, is it
a valuable asset?
I believe that humans do
have the instinct trait for conflict. In our human nature we do have emotions
as well as preference. As kids we get into conflict because we want everything
for ourselves. Because of this selfish nature we get into conflict with other
kids who also want everything for themselves. Also because we all grew up with
different backgrounds and beliefs, we do not always get along with each other.
It makes us more human
because we are able to show emotions through our conflicts. This also helps us
think and wonder about what we really want and how to communicate it with
others. If we are able to resolve our conflict it also shows that we are human
enough to deal and fix the conflict.
This trait is a valuable
one because it differs us from animals. It helps us learn because we are able
to identify and resolve conflicts. We get to know what we desire and how to be
more desirable and work with people. It is also valuable because once the
conflict is solved the relationship between the two parties will be better.
1. First off, I have to say that I agree with you about the idea that conflict is an instinctual human trait. However, after reading through your response, I couldn’t help but have some questions about what you wrote. In your response, you stated that, “This trait is a valuable one because it differs us from animals.” I am confused about your meaning behind this statement. Are you trying to say that having an innate tendency toward conflict make us more human? Or rather, that our ability to resolve a conflict differentiates us from other animals? In either instance, I must ask, have you ever seen other animals experience conflict? And to that, have you ever seen animals of another species resolve their conflicts? I would think that the answer to both of those questions would be, yes. Thus I wonder: does conflict and the way we resolve conflict, really make us different than others?
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ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job describing how humans have an instinct trait for conflict. I also really liked how you use the example of how kids are egocentric, and this can cause a lot of conflict among other people. I believe that this is true. One reason that I used to back up this argument is that people come into conflict with one another if their basic needs (having enough food, water or shelter) aren’t being met. I feel this way because these are the basic things we need in life to keep us stable and without that it may be hard for us to succeed in other aspects of our life.
Hi Cyyntthhia, I liked reading your post. I agreed with a lot of what you had to say. I also do feel that we have an instinct trait for conflict. When we get into conflict it is usually because something is not going the way we want, or we disagree with something. I agreed with you stating that because of our different cultural backgrounds and beliefs conflicts will arise because everyone is different. I do feel that this trait is valuable because it makes us different. Expressing those differences and hearing about other points of views makes us more knowledgeable to the perception of others.
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