Posted by Dinah on July 26, 2005, at 12:43:06
In reply to Re: gender differences, posted by Tamar on July 25, 2005, at 18:05:21
I hope I didn't offend.
I'm torn.
I genuinely do believe the differences within each sex (or species) far outweigh the similarities shown by the group as a whole.
But I also have a different conclusion than Alexandra regarding species. I *don't* believe the difference in degree is so great as to constitute a difference in kind.
I think the biggest difference that distinguishes humans is a greater capacity for self reflection, a somewhat greater intelligence, and the knowledge of right and wrong. That combined together can lead to the *will* to behave differently than our first instincts would have us behave.
Which is probably what, along with intellectual curiousity, caused me to bring up the question to begin with. My faith in Dr. Bob as a human with the capacity for self reflection and the desire to do the right thing. I figured if I brought it up, and it was indeed an issue, Dr. Bob would be more aware of it.
poster:Dinah
thread:525223
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050716/msgs/533744.html