There are a great many explanations for the origin of humankind, and depending on where you are from or what religion you are a part of the explanation can vary widely. The theory of mankind's origin has also changed dramatically throughout the centuries. The Hopi Indians believed in a sacred hole in the bottom of the Grand Canyon where life was created. Today's Judeo-Christian belief say's that all men and women were created in our current form from God. These beliefs tend to lean towards a creationism belief on the origins of mankind. This paper will explore the scientific origins of humankind from the evolutionists view with examples from Richard Leaky. From there we"ll explore the natural behavior of humans and look at whether biology or the environment has a great influence on our behaviors in society as studied in The Gendered Society.
Darwin's belief.
Even before modern anthropological studies and digs were being done Charles Darwin made an observation that completely changed the way mankind viewed its origins. In 1859 Darwin's book the Origin of species carefully made a compassions that all mammals related to an evolved species must have evolved from an early species (Leaky, The Origin Of Humankind 2). It was Darwin's belief that since chimps and gorillas resembled man human beings must have came from Africa. During that period of history the belief in creationism was the norm and Darwin's studies were not widely accepted. Darwin's theory was also debunked since the only fossils at the time were found in continental Europe vs. Africa (Leaky, The Origin Of Humankind 2). Also a more social reason was given against Darwin's theory. Africa was viewed by the educated classes as a wild and untamed land, and that no upstanding respectable person could have ever evolved from such a place.
The First Human.
As Darwin's theory became more accepted by the scientific community, scientists became more open to proving his theory correct.
In 1692, the Salem Village of Massachusetts fell victim to an outbreak of mass hysteria caused by a fear of witchcraft. This fear of witchcraft was caused by a small group of girls who accused innocent people of the village of being under the influence of the devil and harming them with spells of wi...
Devout Christians believe wholeheartedly that the world was made for humankind, and that it was sustained by Christ and that humankind was simply given the task for caring for and looking after this creation. Yet, all humankind has managed to do is to trigger an ecological time bomb. This is due to humankinds" selfish exploitation of natural resources. ... So, is Christians believe that the world has been entrusted into the hands of humankind, surely then humankind should be doing all they can to respect nature and the environment. ... God lovingly takes care of His creation and so should huma...
Forster warns humankind that the consequences of machine worship could be the isolation of humankind, the elimination of love and the loss of human uniqueness. ... , the Machine is the ultimate technological advancement that provided all needs for humankind. ... Humankind is missing too much due to the isolation placed on them by the Machine. ... (Pg115) It has gotten to a point where humankind describes each other as creatures. ... The measures of values and beliefs are what is so special about humankind. ...
Furthermore, Wordsworth believes that humankind's hunger for "getting and spending," is spiritually bankrupting and causing many to lose their connection with nature. ... If humankind appreciates the beauty of nature and conserves what it has to offer, they will be able to have a peaceful and mutually beneficial coexistence. It is the duty of humankind to conserve and protect nature and its resources, for if the natural world dies, people will die with it. ... He fears that nature will be destroyed by the modern world and humankind's obsession with "getti...
Furthermore, Wordsworth believes that humankind's hunger for "getting and spending," is spiritually bankrupting and causing many to lose their connection with nature. ... If humankind appreciates the beauty of nature and conserves what it has to offer, they will be able to have a peaceful and mutually beneficial coexistence. It is the duty of humankind to conserve and protect nature and its resources, for if the natural world dies, people will die with it. ... He fears that nature will be destroyed by the modern world and humankind's obsession with "getti...
Q: Ok, but does global warming directly threaten humankind? ... Isn't there something infinitely more dangerous to humankind? ... (Pro/Con vol. 4) Q: Isn't that dangerous to humankind? ... Q: So, overall, humankind is at a serious risk because of global warming? ... A: Yes, it negatively affects humankind. ...
"Great thoughts speak only to a thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all humankind.... Influential people, inventors, and charities all have done great actions to humankind. ... It is that type of mentality that makes Thomas a person who has done great actions that will forever change humankind. ... They all contributed great things to society, great things that will have always changed humankind. ... Influential people, inventors, and charities have changed humankind by doing great actions. ...
His decision to repent is what finally saves all of humankind. ... This decision of praying is vital since Adam has ensured that humankind will not go in the direction of Satan. ... After he sees the vision of Christ's redemption of humankind, Adam refers to his own sin as something positive and of "goodness infinite, goodness immense! ... This suggests that the fall of humankind does have a bright side even though it has terrible consequences. ... In other words, it shows that wrongdoing led to righteousness and the committing of a sin led to the salvation of humankind. ...
But, perhaps one of the bigger questions is one of what humankind had to do with it. ... One of those is that "man" or humankind didn't have a role in the creation. ... For some, humankind may even have control in the environment. ... Since Humankind is to be responsible for the environment, it is obvious that we are not doing the greatest job. ...
