Tuesday, October 2, 2007

human activities

do you believe that all human activities can be fully described and understood through some combination of philosophy, art, craft and science?

Because of the connections that i now understand exist between the four subjects i do believe that there is someway to describe and understand all human activities.

ex. : although in my last post i related driving to science i realize that it is actually more craft or art rather than science. because you aren't focused on how the car works, rather the things you have to do to get the car and yourself in one piece to your destination. the turning of the wheel and the actions you do while driving have nothing to do with the way the car is made to work. it could be considered art the way that some people multi-task while driving.

ex. : when i am having a conversation with my friends in harrisburg via text messaging, i have to laugh when someone comments on the speed at which i text. i use the text messaging on my phone everyday, and i have subconsciously learned how to text without looking at the key pad sometimes. you could put this example into the category of craft, because it is a skill i have developed through practice and over time.