To overcome our addiction of anthropomorphism may be the first step to understanding the mechanics of existence — BrianW
Part of the problem is that human language is inherently anthropomorphic and anthropocentric. — prothero
Part of the problem is that human language is inherently anthropomorphic and anthropocentric. — prothero
it would seem the OP is full of contradiction because of this (anthropomorphic, figurative, general and unclear language). As a result I don't really understand what BrianW is rambling about. — Nils Loc
I thought anthropomorphism was what was happening when someone misattributes things(characteristics, traits, other such commonalities) that only humans have to non-humans(usually other life forms). — creativesoul
Someone saying that their cat is jealous of another cat would be a fine example. Saying that an all knowing, all powerful, and all present being is angry is yet another. — creativesoul
I think human exceptionalism — BrianW
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