Humans are big brained animals. Consequently they are the most intelligent & the most stupid creatures on the planet.
But are they special ?
Lets see what special means according to websters...
Main Entry: 1spe·cial
Pronunciation: 'spe-sh&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French or Latin; Old French especial, from Latin specialis individual, particular, from species species
1 : distinguished by some unusual quality; especially : being in some way superior <our special blend>
2 : held in particular esteem <a special friend>
3 a : readily distinguishable from others of the same category : UNIQUE <they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving> b : of, relating to, or constituting a species : SPECIFIC
4 : being other than the usual : ADDITIONAL, EXTRA
5 : designed for a particular purpose or occasion
My answers are as follows:-
1: Yes.. big brains & superior ability to understand the world & to manipulate it & exploit other species & even their own kind.
2: N/A
3: Yes.. distinguishable from other primates.
4: maybe
5: No.. Not designed for any particular purpose other than for survival & gene serving like all other lifeforms.
In fact not even 'designed'.. unless you believe in intelligent design.
Robodoon said:
Is the life of a human being worth more then your cat?
Mmmm... depends on which human... & which cat LOL