It is appropriate to ask the question, are we really born that way? Are we born with the intimacy for art and have the rhythm and skill of dance? Are these characteristics enforced by society? The battle of Nature vs. Nurture has not reached the eight round; both contenders seem to have an equal chance in the battle. It is evident that DNA plays an important role in who we are; however, it is fair to say our life experiences determines how we act in a situation. Are we predetermined to act in ways based on our genetic makeup or does our environment determine who we are solely.
Naturalism can be defined as the system of thought holding that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws. These natural causes, DNA for example, encode our blood type, hair color and even our skin complexion. However, the nature theory perceives DNA to encompass not only our dimples, but our "abstract" characteristics such as sexuality, patience, personality and aptitude. It is......
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