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Originally Posted by tirsales
Again I'd very much to like to get answered why it is so important to be "above animals".
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We've always liked to believe 'our' group (e.g. family, tribe, race, species) is superior to others - but history has generally taught us that we're wrong.
It probably boils down to empathising with that which is genetically similar to us - so we are more likely to make sacrifices for our family than for a stranger, for other humans than for other mammals etc.
It's an evolutionary instinct that has aided the survival of our genes.
(Ironically, our belief that we are superior to other animals, could just be further confirmation of our innate animal nature.
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