Human being (homo sapiens) is the term used in science to characterize the evolutionary living species that differs from others by possessing intelligence and reason.
A human being belongs to the species known as homo sapiens, which according to the Theory of Evolution is the result of the evolutionary process of primates known as hominids.
The human species represents the highest level of complexity on the evolutionary scale. The brain develops in such a way that it is capable of performing various activities that require reasoning, as well as elaborating creative, abstract, theoretical and other thoughts.
This brain development, associated with the body structure composed of erect trunk, head, upper limbs and limbs inferiors, made it possible for human beings to use their arms to manipulate tools and objects for their survival.
Humans are also among the animals with cellular characteristics that allow them to be one of the longest-lived species. It is not uncommon for a human being to live beyond 100 years in some cases, even though he is the only species that is aware of his death.
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Some of the main synonymous with being human they are: human, individual, creature, person, man and people.
To be human or human?
The term also raises doubts about its writing, which makes many people use the word wrongly, without separation and without the letter h - seruman.
According to orthographic rules, the term was never considered composed, but it behaves as a whole, without the use of a hyphen, which is the correct way to write it separately and with the letter h - human being.
Characteristics of the human being
Some peculiarities make the human being a unique creature in the world, such as:
- Logical reasoning ability;
- Wisdom;
- Self-awareness of your existence;
- Awareness about death;
- Rationality;
- Ability to express creativity;
- Complex communication skills (speech, writing and gestures);
- Ability to organize into social groups (families, nations, etc).
See also the meaning of Human.
The human being for Philosophy
From a philosophical point of view, the human being is characterized as a rational living being, capable of being a unit and a totality at the same time, as matter. He also manages, through rationality, to distinguish things and elaborate concepts.
The condition and existence of the human being was (and is) a reason for study by several philosophers, such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Friedrich Nietzsche, Aristotle, Plato, among others.
From a sociological point of view, the human being is that individual who is able to live in sociability with others. It is a social being who manages to live in society and influence or be influenced by certain social behavior.
See also the meaning of Individual.
