Sunday, September 28, 2014

People, Humans, and Animals

What makes a person a person?

The only thing that separates people from other kinds of animals is their ability to ignore their emotions.


What separates humans from other kinds of animals?

1-40% of the genome.


Can someone be human without being a person?

Absolutely.


Can someone be a person without being a human?

Theoretically.  Intelligent extraterrestrials would likely qualify.


Can someone be a person without being an animal?

Theoretically.  Intelligent extraterrestrials might qualify.


Can someone be a human without being an animal?

Nope.  I don't see how that would be possible.