Question

Do you think that human feelings, thoughts and behaviors are a product of our social world or simply biological in nature? How much of our daily experience is shaped by society? By biology? Where do society and biology meet?

Answer 1

Human feelings, thoughts and behaviors are a product of the societal experiences as well as biological characteristics. A feeling or an emotion is a result of a biological reaction. The reaction may be caused by the social world. So these are all interrelated. Human thoughts develop based on one's beliefs and ideologies, which are formed by the influence of the world around us and our experiences in it. Human behavior is partly biological and partly influenced by society. On a daily basis, we tend to behave and act according to our social circle and our experiences in the society. Although human behavior may be conducted by the society, the natural response to a situation is often biological. Thus, there is a very fine line where the society and biology meet.