Human Desire for Survival and Immortality

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Why is the love of survival considered a natural necessity of self-love?

Because every human being loves himself with certainty and desires for his existence to perpetuate and be immortal.

How does self-love relate to the love of survival and immortality?

Self-love means loving one's existence in time, which includes a desire for survival and immortality.

Why is self-knowledge important in directing the love of survival?

Self-knowledge helps in understanding the reality of existence and life, guiding the love of survival in the correct direction.

What is the significance of science and knowledge in relation to the love of survival?

Science and knowledge play an essential role in determining credibility and directing the love of survival. Signup and view all the answers

How does the love of survival relate to the desire for eternal life?

The love of survival is closely linked to the desire for eternal life, as both stem from self-love and the instinct to perpetuate existence. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when someone denies their love for survival and immortality?

Denying the love for survival and immortality is akin to denying self-love and can lead to moral deviation. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Islamic vision, what is the importance of knowledge in the field of survival?

It is of special importance as it relates to man's love of immortality and survival. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of many wrong and ugly effects, actions, and behaviors according to the text?

Deviation and stagnation of man's love of survival from its natural path. Signup and view all the answers

What is the psychological root of the love of the world according to the text?

Love for immortality not finding its correct direction due to ignorance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in behavior between a person who sees life as limited to this world and one who believes in something higher?

The former desires the continuation of material life while the latter does not excessively attach to worldly matters. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the love of survival not subject to evaluation from a moral standpoint?

It is considered an instinct that is among the obligatory and formative requirements of human existence. Signup and view all the answers

What can be evaluated morally in relation to the love of survival?

Directing it, determining its authenticity, effects, symptoms, and the method of dealing with it. Signup and view all the answers

What does man have no choice regarding when it comes to the love of survival?

The innate and formative love deposited in man's essence and nature. Signup and view all the answers

How does the love of survival enter the scope of morality?

It becomes a voluntary matter and is characterized by a positive or negative value based on how it is managed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a person not committing every sin to maintain and continue material life?

He does not excessively and corruptingly attach to material life and worldly matters. Signup and view all the answers

How does belief in something higher than material existence affect a person's behavior?

It prevents excessive attachment to material life and worldly matters. Signup and view all the answers

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