
Originally Posted by
Sinyalan
What makes me truly a human?
In understanding how can man be truly human, first is the reason for the human freedom and this freedom is the most important aspect of making human truly human. One of the most important problems with which we have to deal in our reflections on man, and one which constantly recurs, is the problem of man's freedom. The problem has aroused innumerable discussions, not only among philosophers but also among theologians, and the passion with which controversy was often carried on is an indication of the fact that in this problem we deal not with some unimportant aspect of man's nature, but rather with the whole man in his total life. Though this freedom usually was thought of in terms of characteristics that make up the advanced brain, including mind, will and physical attributes. Only birds and mammals exhibit these characteristics, which is why humans can form mutual relationships with birds and mammals.
In conclusion, the ability to make moral judgments - things that are not found in any animal species, even those to whom we are said to be closely related. Scientists recognize the uniqueness of human beings says humans represent a "totally unprecedented entity" on Earth.