Is being in a community part of human nature?

Question

Or is it something we do to survive?

Answer 1

Both.

Living in communities is advantegeous to us, therefore, we seek it out (these come together, as it were).

We are social critters by nature; we do better when we have others -- way back, could kill and eat things individuals couldn't on their own, for instance; and getting help in rearing our young is another kind of example.

Since we evolved in groups, rather than as solitary beings, we evolved to WANT each other's company.

BTW, we are NOT thte only social apes; all the others are social beings, too, living in communities of various sizes. (Bonobos in larger communities; gorillas in "harems" -- a male and "his" females and their off-spring; variably-sized, continually shifting communities of chimps.)

So it was part of our nature even before we were human.

Answer 2

Yes. http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Maslow/mot...

Answer 3

I think it is for most people, but there are people who are anti-social just by their nature; in previous lives, they were probably hermits.  Seriously

Answer 4

Of course.  Your question makes me wonder if you are a loner or fancy yourself as one.  Years ago we had communities because we were born to extended families.

Now many of us don't know our fathers and never experience the feeling of belonging.

If for some reason you don't connect with others, you must seek help.  It isn't your fault that society isn't inclusive in your mind.  You are a product of your childhood and environment.

However, you are just a part of the whole human race which is interconnected, and you mustn't allow yourself to journey through life watching from the outside.

I hope I'm 100% wrong in my evaluation of you, and this is just a test question.  Regardless, live life with joy and courage

and a sense of humor - make it fun.

Answer 5

A community is great for socializing and for safety, just to name  a few.

Answer 6

Humans were built to live on their own, communities a just a major convenience.

Answer 7

Just like dogs and lions, we seem to like to congregate together.

Answer 8

Not necessarily.  Many people do just fine living by themselves.