Instinct

While reading The Language Instincts, many things cross my mind. Can we really put a finger on exactly how we conformed to a specific language? Throughout the reading, Pinker goes over multiple theories of how others believe we have conformed to our language. He also emphasizes on his own theory of language and grammar.Before reading The Language Instincts, the thought of how we acquired language and grammar, never crossed my mind. Did we adapt to our surroundings? Is it all biological, or do…

1984 Argument Paragraph(Change title) In the novel, 1984, by George Orwell, the Party will need to control the natural instincts of the citizens in order to maintain its control over the society of Oceania. To begin with, it is in our human nature to be engaged in freedom. Humans are born with the natural instinct to express their individuality with though their thoughts and ideas and express it in our lives. In the novel, 1984, Airstrip One or Oceania is under a totalitarian government system.…

Freudian psychology has been one of the most dominant forces in psychology for a century, despite some major caveats Freud has remained relevant. An essential component of his therapy and conceptual understanding of humanity are the defence mechanisms, none more impactful than his theory of sublimation. This essay will attempt to discuss three main points. Firstly, sublimation is an underlying concept of psychoanalysis which evolved throughout Freud’s career; an important distinction must be…

We are all animals, indeed a special type: humans. The human race is always developing and making changes to the world. We are making quick advancements in technology, science, and among other things. Yet, we are affecting our world with every decision, whether it is pollution, destruction, or recycling. It is amazing how we are influential and so destructive that it is upsetting. It is our world, a human world, that rules over all the species. Additionally, we find similarities with animals,…

compass and the morality of the American people has frayed. But, there must be some explanation for millions of Americans being able to stomach the death of thousands of innocent people. The key for many Americans lies in their instinct. There are many instances where your instinct will lead you to the correct…

experiences illustrate the art of survival. Of the multifarious morals found in this book, the most prominent is that one must adapt to their surroundings in order to survive. This was portrayed by Buck, the dog protagonist, when he had to rely on his instincts that “came to him without effort or discovery” (London, 26), when he transfered owners multiple times, and when he was “suddenly jerked from the heart of civilization and flung into the heart of things primordial” (London, 15). Through…

Our shifting responsibility is just another example of how true the Law of Nature is. In chapter 2, Lewis talked about our herd instinct and how it is different from the Moral Law. Science tells us that we usually have two instincts, one to help and the other to run and preserve yourself, very similar to fight or flight. Through the Moral Law, we feel a third instinct that tells us to ignore our flight response and help someone in need. This may not be the thing we want to do, but the…

and Super-ego. These 3 parts were created on the basis of their functions. Id works on the basis of pleasure principles and looks to avoid any kind of pain and discomfort. Super-ego provides the morality and works against the Id to repress the instincts that are deemed socially unacceptable. Ego works as a mediator between the Id, Super-Ego and the external world and tries to…

Death by Instincts: An Examination of Soldiers Turning Towards their Animal Halves Out in the wild animals rely on their instincts to survive, either escaping from a predator or fighting for their lives. In WWI, humans often turned over their consciousness to these animal instincts to keep alive and win their fight. While this exchange seemed to keep them alive, it actually killed the soldiers internally. These soldiers’ mental undoing were documented after WWI in All Quiet on the Western Front…

through and come out strong. One’s ability to survive depends on their instincts and how they overcome their weaknesses. A survivor who thrives has the instinct that carries them through any situation. In some circumstances, everyone has to listen to their own heart and doing this will help choose what route will be best to take to fight the problem. In the novel Lord Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Ralph uses his instinct of knowing that in order to survive,…