Yes it is, I go with Hobbes. because Huimans fear death and in societies we have better chances to survive.
Secondly societries are created because of so called morals which basically are just the self interest of particular humans, and because many humans have similiar interests they gather in society to make sure their selfishness is protected. And they can force it on weaker groups ✅
Society exists for the protection and mutual benefit of the individual.
It is so that the whole of people working together in a society is greater than the sum of it's parts. In particular, so that each member of society is able to specialise and focus in one area only, therefore becoming more proficient in it and making life better for all concerned
Society exists because we depend on each other for survival. Example: A shoemaker knows how to make shoes. A breadbaker knows how to make bread. The shoemaker needs bread to eat and the breadbaker needs shoes to wear and walk. So the breadbaker and the shoemaker create a social contract and they trade the products to each other. Thus we have commerce. 🙂
Yes, we can survive on our own. That most likely would be for the individual that doesn't have a family to support. The family man does need to depend on others for commodities (sp?) A man can have different skills, but different profesions? No, a carperter can't be a fisherman at the same time. Nor can he be a roofer or a brick layer. When a man and his family live in a community he depends on the products of others to support his family. At the same time the community depends on his productivity. There is no way a man and his family can do everything. Is a task too demanding.
Originally posted by WindDancer
Society exists because we depend on each other for survival. Example: A shoemaker knows how to make shoes. A breadbaker knows how to make bread. The shoemaker needs bread to eat and the breadbaker needs shoes to wear and walk. So the breadbaker and the shoemaker create a social contract and they trade the products to each other. Thus we have commerce. 🙂
WD, I understand what you're saying, but you're giving an examle above of the already established society.
A shoemaker whouldnt be that in a non existant society, no?
Originally posted by Bardock42
Well but you think on too high of a level, its aboot human nature, think if there was no society no technology and all, and then, Why do societys start to exist?
But when humans come together and form a society there is bound to have some sort of technology develop. Is basically natural for humans to work together. Look back at the caveman for example. The great hunters form large parties to kill a bigger beast. Thus providing food for the entire tribe. A single hunter trying to kill a large beast wasn't susceful.
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
WD, I understand what you're saying, but you're giving an examle above of the already established society.A shoemaker whouldnt be that in a non existant society, no?
I don't quite follow you on this. 😕 Setting aside survival, and community and depending on others are you speaking for individualism? The shoemaker skills aren't as important as his own personal interest? That would really affect the community. If he were to set aside his personal skills to pursuit his own interest is a bad idea for the community. He has to abide to interest of the community if he wants to be a part of it.
Originally posted by WindDancer
I don't quite follow you on this. 😕 Setting aside survival, and community and depending on others are you speaking for individualism? The shoemaker skills aren't as important as his own personal interest? That would really affect the community. If he were to set aside his personal skills to pursuit his own interest is a bad idea for the community. He has to abide to interest of the community if he wants to be a part of it.
No no no no...you misunderstood.
I think the thread starter wants to know WHY society exists in the first place, rather what it needs in order for it to function. Theres a differance, and I think you're answering the question of HOW the society functions and the important roles of individuals, rather than WHY it exists in the first place.
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
No no no no...you misunderstood.I think the thread starter wants to know WHY society exists in the first place, rather what it needs in order for it to function. Theres a differance, and I think you're answering the question of HOW the society functions and the important roles of individuals, rather than WHY it exists in the first place.
Oh I see what you mean now. Well, it is a rather hard question to answer "Why society exists in the first place". But personally I think that it stated earlier that people are a somewhat social animals and I kinda agree with that. The origins of a society are rather diffulct, but the results of a society tend to be quite clear.
Originally posted by WindDancer
Oh I see what you mean now. Well, it is a rather hard question to answer "Why society exists in the first place". But personally I think that it stated earlier that people are a somewhat social animals and I kinda agree with that. The origins of a society are rather diffulct, but the results of a society tend to be quite clear.
Absolutely. I think we are social animals and i think society came natrually for us...if that made sense 😕