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What does it mean to be human? What is the definition of Human? Is there an afterlife? If so, then how is the afterlife structured? Questions about what constitutes a person to be humane have constantly lingered in the air since the conception of man. Concepts of this matter range from the existence of a deity, the development of morals, or the simple notion that our deoxyribonucleic acid contains a defined sequence that makes us a species. Is it that how we operate within society determines who we are? What does it mean to be humane? Humanity’s humanity is based solely on your interpretation.
In order to establish a basis of what it means to be humane, it must first be defined. To be humane is the equivalent to having or showing compassion or benevolence. However, a mere definition of such a broad word dictates nothing whatsoever. Perhaps to be humane simply means to abide by the invisible social code. One could state that human interaction is not what causes humans to develop a conscience. This statement is what justifies that humanity is incapable of being defined.
Throughout Dante’s venture through hell he is tempted by souls to assist them with their cause. However, he is constantly reminded that if he does so then he will be trapped for eternity in hell as well. There is an obvious sense of compassion brought forth by Dante towards other beings, but he constantly refused to enact upon his predicament. Since he did not take action then is he considered to be humane? This can only be determined by the reader’s definition of being humane. The definition of humane states that you must demonstrate a sense of compassion or benevolence. Benevolence is defined as an act of kindness or an inclination to be kind. In ...

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... “The Stranger”, Albert Camus, has a famous quote about life: “You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.”
The idea of interpretation of humanity comes from the fact that there are several types of people. Some people simply follow the path of least resistance and live for no apparent reason. It is as if they live to die. On the bright side there are people that actually wish to advance throughout society and potentially allow society to improve along the way. In my opinion it is these people that are humane. They are the saviors of society. They comprehend that they are not immortal. Therefore they must have some reason for being alive. As a result they decide to not only further themselves, but they decide to allow society to advance as well. In my opinion it is as if they are some sort of hero that I would definitely define as humane.

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