Individual, Nature and Society

Individual, Nature and Society Difference creates an intelectual chalenge. Intelectual chalenge leads to discussion, and discussion and dialogue result in al kinds of progress. M an, according to his inborn qualities, is a complete human being. But at the same time he depends upon two foreign influences: nature and society. From one major point of view, man depends completely upon nature. Water, sunlight, oxygen, food, all parts of the life-support system, are supplied by nature. Man cannot afford to dissociate himself from these natural resources. Here dissociation would mean committing suicide. The same is true of man’s relationship with society. It is said that man is a social animal, not simply in the sense that man lives in a society but, more explicitly, that man completely depends upon society. From personality development to civilizational progress, everything depends on society. Here also dissociation from society would mean committing suicide. Some people develop a kind of individualism. This kind of individualism may appear to be a beautiful idea but, in the practical sense, it is not advantageous. No individual can afford to live just for himself in this way.