Human's Perception Of The Physical World

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Being human encompasses several aspects one experiences through physical and psychological interaction. While the different interpretations of correct behavior conflict through ideas being spread in the world, how they impose on human’s shapes what it means to be human. Perception of the physical world gives people the ability to interpret things, their natural ability to compete for resources makes humanity continue to exist and power gives them the ability to extrovertedly grow. Human experience is built upon this foundation but the opposition is what makes these principles true.
Perception of the physical world describes the basic traits of human life. Determining what an environment consists of allows humans to give meaning to their universe.
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The Buddha is a physical being representing an ideal person one hopes to attain. While there is not a physical proof that this way of living is “correct” followers perceive that it is important based on their own values. Humans are given the natural right to choose what path of beliefs they follow whether it is a religion or a way of thinking. The value in these beliefs makes religion fulfilling and gives humans purpose. Spirituality is important to the survival of these beliefs because without parallel in these precepts, evidence is completely subjective. Teresa of Avila describes how putting a physical restraint on the concept of religion counter acts it’s goals. While there is not a definitive end goal, belief in that end goal is the driving force in someday reaching spiritual enlightenment. Teresa of Avila says: "The law is spiritual." What does that mean? If the law were physical, then it could be satisfied by works, but since it is spiritual, no one can satisfy it unless everything he does springs from the depths of the heart. But no one …show more content…
Whether one is enforcing power on someone or one is under someone else’s power, it is the leverage that someone has in a given situation which effects behavior. Power struggle is commonly attributed to relationships Physical power restraint is a common trend that has been used throughout human history to satisfy needs for information and/or self-gratification. These power transfers are both positive and negative. While this is usually very forceful, the actual power is being used to inflict change upon someone else so it doesn’t necessary have to involve physical actions or violence. Power can also be inflicted through emotional triggers. Emotional power is more common than many people might think. An example of these powers are pressures from a manager or boss. When a quota needs to be reached, managers will use tactics to fill this void. With their title, they can control the team and the moral surrounding a project. Having this power allows them to pull from other resources and get the job done by using his power to either incentivize or pressure employees. Jean Joque Roussu shows how power is used in a social contract that makes it different for each human based on beliefs. The beliefs she shows accepting power that is inflicted on people is sometimes accepted “Obey the powers that be. If this means yield to force, it is a good precept, but superfluous (unnecessary): I can answer for its never

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