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Yes, evolution and civilization.

Physical violence and losing control and freaking out is not a good way to get power in a complicated world like ours. So we watch and learn.
We try to get influence in a way that saves resources, physical and mental.
We call it an intelligent solution.

Non-violent intelligent solutions are most beneficial in the long run so they become more and more frequent.

duszek wrote:Yes, evolution and civilization.

Physical violence and losing control and freaking out is not a good way to get power in a complicated world like ours. So we watch and learn.
We try to get influence in a way that saves resources, physical and mental.
We call it an intelligent solution.

Non-violent intelligent solutions are most beneficial in the long run so they become more and more frequent.

I think the physical violence is mostly due to emotional release along with drinking and drugs so some of it is short-term and some is long-term. In terms of it being a solution, it depends on what the goal is.

PhilX

Not to forget the goal of intimidating the other party and thus of getting what one wants quickly and effectively.

duszek wrote:Not to forget the goal of intimidating the other party and thus of getting what one wants quickly and effectively.

Here’s a fightin woman. A Progressive intimidator who wants science, by golly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxGZb2GgdaM

duszek wrote:Feminists argued that in order to be successful women need to copy the behaviour of men, that is to be daring, pushy, out-going, temperamental etc.

which feminists have argued this?

if yu are going to generalize feminism, i think it would be more accurate to say that in feminist view, male behavior (e.g. pushy, etc) is itself a problem

Which women? Women of our times or from 2000 years ago? Women from Australia or from Congo? From urban or rural areas? From the pastor's family or the town's butcher family?

The question is ridiculous. The answer will always be a fallacious generalization.

Conde Lucanor wrote:Which women? Women of our times or from 2000 years ago? Women from Australia or from Congo? From urban or rural areas? From the pastor's family or the town's butcher family?

The question is ridiculous. The answer will always be a fallacious generalization.

Are you suggesting that it happens all the time in many different areas? The question is straightforward.

PhilX

Philosophy Explorer wrote:

Conde Lucanor wrote:Which women? Women of our times or from 2000 years ago? Women from Australia or from Congo? From urban or rural areas? From the pastor's family or the town's butcher family?

The question is ridiculous. The answer will always be a fallacious generalization.

Are you suggesting that it happens all the time in many different areas? The question is straightforward.

PhilX

Are you suggesting that it will come as news for you that any people can fight somewhere, anywhere, any time? And that they have actually done so?

Conde Lucanor wrote:

Philosophy Explorer wrote:

Conde Lucanor wrote:Which women? Women of our times or from 2000 years ago? Women from Australia or from Congo? From urban or rural areas? From the pastor's family or the town's butcher family?

The question is ridiculous. The answer will always be a fallacious generalization.

Are you suggesting that it happens all the time in many different areas? The question is straightforward.

PhilX

Are you suggesting that it will come as news for you that any people can fight somewhere, anywhere, any time? And that they have actually done so?

I take that as agreement with the thread.

PhilX

A man must know when to fight and when to surrender. For example, if a man is fighting with a cute young blonde he must know when to surrender and give her a chance to admit and apologize for her hostile attitude. This is a beneficial skill and when done right assures a pleasant evening.

Nick_A wrote:A man must know when to fight and when to surrender. For example, if a man is fighting with a cute young blonde he must know when to surrender and give her a chance to admit and apologize for her hostile attitude. This is a beneficial skill and when done right assures a pleasant evening.

What if the blonde were in the right and what if she weren't cute and young?

PhilX

Philosophy Explorer wrote:
I take that as agreement with the thread.

PhilX

Nop. You can take that as confirmation of how ridiculous is the question that started the thread.

Conde Lucanor wrote:

Philosophy Explorer wrote:
I take that as agreement with the thread.

PhilX

Nop. You can take that as confirmation of how ridiculous is the question that started the thread.

Your ridiculous opinion.

PhilX

Philosophy Explorer wrote:

Conde Lucanor wrote:

Philosophy Explorer wrote:
I take that as agreement with the thread.

PhilX

Nop. You can take that as confirmation of how ridiculous is the question that started the thread.

Your ridiculous opinion.

PhilX

My opinion about the ridiculousness of the question, whether it pleases you or not, has an argument. Your opinion about my opinion, not.

Conde Lucanor wrote:My opinion about the ridiculousness of the question, whether it pleases you or not, has an argument. Your opinion about my opinion, not.

The argument is implicit which is too deep for you to figure out.

PhilX