I wanted to address the video we watched in class early last week. The woman in the video talks about spirituality and the connection we make with each other through words. I find it interesting that we use the word "spirituality" to describe the connection we get when we feel that we are truly understood. This begs the question, at least in my mind, why must it be this complicated? As humans, we all have a necessity to interact with another person. If you don't believe me, watch Castaway and see how quickly it takes Tom Hank's character to go insane and start talking to a volley ball. The point is that for some reason we feel that this feeling we get through interaction with others is something extraordinary, and I find that interesting. Call me pessimistic, but I don't think its anything that special.
Humans are advanced beings with advanced minds, and as such we require advanced forms of interaction to feed our social hunger. It's a very tangible aspect of the human condition. Watch a catscan before and after someone engages in conversation, or watches one of their favorite movies. There is nothing spiritual about it, it exists clear as day.
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Interesting thoughts. But by using the CTScan example you leave an opening. Indeed there is no physical difference before and after. But is the person unchanged? So, it would argued, if not physical, what? "Spiritual" may only be the word we describe the difference. If your person had a fractured skull, we would not call the change spiritual.
Still, I see your point. You seem to be saying that feelings are human and inherent. Like reflexes, which are physical.
The CTScan analogy I was using was actually intended to prove my point. Watching your brain's behavior while watching a movie you like - or completely despise - will show distinct chemical reactions and brain activity. Doctors can physically see that activity and analyze it on a computer screen.
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