Sorry to be a pain... I think your meaning to use the concept of Drive, rather than Instinct. In psychology humans really don't have instincts (a specific physical behavior, with an urge) such as Salmon spawning behavior, or bird migration. Humans have specific urges (Hunger, Thirst, Breathing, Sleeping, Temperature, Elimination, Pain, Stimulation, Sex) but require learning behaviors to satisfy them. As humans we rely on our family, society, and culture to survive.
Ah yes. I like that word. I had thought of that, or perhaps some other word that I could use in place of instinct. I certainly we have instincts, but yes, Drive is the word I intend to use from now on.
I would now define instincts as human behavior which isn't necessarily learned but most humans will naturally exhibit. Would you agree?
Such as infants holding their breath under water, etc.
That may be considered a reflex. The hierarchy from physical to cognative seem to be this: Reflex, Drives, Instincts, Motives, and Aspirations (such as to become a Doctor, or Community Leader etc.) These are better refined divisions however in real life the boundaries may still have elements of indistinctions.
Interesting that you put it that way... All the drives are crucial to survival except one. (Hunger, Thirst, Breathing, Sleep, Temperature Maintenance, Elimination, Pain) are all related to homeostasis necessary to the specific organism's survival. Sex, however is not crucial to the survival of the organism, but of course the species.
You seem to have missed a lot of urges, actually. We have a vast number and variety of altruistic urges. An urge to help others, to share information, to answer a cry for help, to raise our children, etc.
I've been using psychology definitions, (which ones I honestly don't remember) The basic urges are drives, the next set of urges a step up are called motives. // I was watching "Something Within Us" .... I'm tired, bed time :( Tomorrow: Evolution, Compassion & the Shekhinah
Im sorry this will not be very exact Existentialism is the basic stance that things exist (physically) before having essence (abstraction), or qualities and attributes. This is the next extention of the on going dualism of Plato vs Aristotle, to Kant (Rationalism) vs Hume (Empiricism). Science has always tended towards Aristotle, Empiricism, and Existentialism. The Religious towards Plato, the Neoplatinists, and Rationalist
Soren Kierkegaard however was a Existentialist that also believed in God. The impact of existentialism is how we as humans retain our sense of self worth and dignity. Sartre and Nietzsche are the most well known. Sorry I dont have a camera yet, its hard to condense, but let me know if this helped.:)
Very much so. What made Existentialism have such an impression in philosophy at the time was that, up until then philosophy was always dry and hyper-intellectual, and the emotional dynamics of meaning was never explored. Sartre's innovation to write fiction stories to illustrate the dynamics of the philosophy in action, was also new to philosophy as a whole.
Existentialism often has a very oppressive tone, though: "it" exits, and we're in "it"; do we have Freewill? Yes, they would say, we have through our Choices,... but only within the confinements of the cage. This does not give a real sense of freedom.
I was about to suggest Wikipedia, but then I looked at the article and found it mostly unhelpful, although I have to admit I was looking for a summary, not a 5-page essay. If you manage to find a succinct definition, I hope you share it on your channel. And this is totally unrelated, but I saw you on TV (PBS) this weekend. Congratulations on the award!
Oh wow! My alter-ego has been discovered! haha. That's crazy that you saw that. Director's Cut right? Geez, what a coincidence. Was it state-wide broadcast or national? If you're not sure, and if you don't mind, message me what state you're from.
Sorry to be a pain... I think your meaning to use the concept of Drive, rather than Instinct. In psychology humans really don't have instincts (a specific physical behavior, with an urge) such as Salmon spawning behavior, or bird migration. Humans have specific urges (Hunger, Thirst, Breathing, Sleeping, Temperature, Elimination, Pain, Stimulation, Sex) but require learning behaviors to satisfy them. As humans we rely on our family, society, and culture to survive.
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
Ah yes. I like that word. I had thought of that, or perhaps some other word that I could use in place of instinct. I certainly we have instincts, but yes, Drive is the word I intend to use from now on.
I would now define instincts as human behavior which isn't necessarily learned but most humans will naturally exhibit. Would you agree?
Such as infants holding their breath under water, etc.
notNECESSARILYgod 3 years ago
That may be considered a reflex. The hierarchy from physical to cognative seem to be this: Reflex, Drives, Instincts, Motives, and Aspirations (such as to become a Doctor, or Community Leader etc.) These are better refined divisions however in real life the boundaries may still have elements of indistinctions.
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
I think your definition was good, but the example might be off...
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
All things have a survival instinct & the reproductive instinct.
Celticking36 3 years ago
Interesting that you put it that way... All the drives are crucial to survival except one. (Hunger, Thirst, Breathing, Sleep, Temperature Maintenance, Elimination, Pain) are all related to homeostasis necessary to the specific organism's survival. Sex, however is not crucial to the survival of the organism, but of course the species.
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
You seem to have missed a lot of urges, actually. We have a vast number and variety of altruistic urges. An urge to help others, to share information, to answer a cry for help, to raise our children, etc.
notNECESSARILYgod 3 years ago
I've been using psychology definitions, (which ones I honestly don't remember) The basic urges are drives, the next set of urges a step up are called motives. // I was watching "Something Within Us" .... I'm tired, bed time :( Tomorrow: Evolution, Compassion & the Shekhinah
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
Im sorry this will not be very exact Existentialism is the basic stance that things exist (physically) before having essence (abstraction), or qualities and attributes. This is the next extention of the on going dualism of Plato vs Aristotle, to Kant (Rationalism) vs Hume (Empiricism). Science has always tended towards Aristotle, Empiricism, and Existentialism. The Religious towards Plato, the Neoplatinists, and Rationalist
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
Soren Kierkegaard however was a Existentialist that also believed in God. The impact of existentialism is how we as humans retain our sense of self worth and dignity. Sartre and Nietzsche are the most well known. Sorry I dont have a camera yet, its hard to condense, but let me know if this helped.:)
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
That actually did a lot! Thanks. Self worth and dignity. Would you perhaps go so far as to say Direction and Purpose?
notNECESSARILYgod 3 years ago
Very much so. What made Existentialism have such an impression in philosophy at the time was that, up until then philosophy was always dry and hyper-intellectual, and the emotional dynamics of meaning was never explored. Sartre's innovation to write fiction stories to illustrate the dynamics of the philosophy in action, was also new to philosophy as a whole.
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
Existentialism often has a very oppressive tone, though: "it" exits, and we're in "it"; do we have Freewill? Yes, they would say, we have through our Choices,... but only within the confinements of the cage. This does not give a real sense of freedom.
Chimeratopher 3 years ago
freedom is dependent on its definition. the common definition isn't supported by reality
notNECESSARILYgod 3 years ago
Well I always lose interest at the whole 'good/bad' thing. The talk of inner values begins to conflict with the whole philosophy. touché
Kirbymcbadass 3 years ago
I was about to suggest Wikipedia, but then I looked at the article and found it mostly unhelpful, although I have to admit I was looking for a summary, not a 5-page essay. If you manage to find a succinct definition, I hope you share it on your channel. And this is totally unrelated, but I saw you on TV (PBS) this weekend. Congratulations on the award!
ecsciguy79 3 years ago
i HATE wikipedia sometimes for that reason.
PhaseFavor 3 years ago
Oh wow! My alter-ego has been discovered! haha. That's crazy that you saw that. Director's Cut right? Geez, what a coincidence. Was it state-wide broadcast or national? If you're not sure, and if you don't mind, message me what state you're from.
notNECESSARILYgod 3 years ago