Man the highest form of animal???

Question

i need justification

Answer 1

To say that Man (or Homo Sapiens)  is the Highest Form of Animal is a bit self serving to the Ego of Mankind. To qualify an answer to your question, one might say "in what way" Humans are superior to other animals. We as a species possess the ability of abstract creativity. We can solve complex mathematical problems, and produce likenesses of visual experiences through art. We are the only known organisms to intentionally make complex sounds in tonal variations with variable rhythm patterns with our voices and artificially made instruments. We call this Music, and it varies wildly. We have complex social constructs with flexible rules to keep civil order within our communities. We call these Laws and customs. We combine foods and flavoring ingredients to produce an unimaginable number of dishes to the tastes of thousands of cuisines. However we are the only animals to to organize large Armys for the purpose of controlling others, even to the point of Mass Homicide (WAR) to do so. We are the only animals to go to war over abstract ideas and even Personal Superstitions (religion).

We are most likely the only animal that has the ability to wipe out thousands of other species to extinction without even trying. We are possibly the only species that has changed the environment and even earths temperature. So while as a species we are more advanced in some areas, we sure do know how to mess up on a grand scale.

Answer 2

intelligence wise yes...

since we can outsmart larger animals

but enviroment wise,,,,

humans cannot cope well with enviroment.

Answer 3

Go to the top of the highest mountain in the world.  There, you will be the highest form of animal :)

Answer 4

According to our own opinion of ourselves we are.

Answer 5

Humans are a product of their environment.  Humans developed complex brain systems for quick adaption to a changing environment.  Intelligence and complex communication are a result of a need to adapt quickly, but man is not the "highest" form of of animal.  Animals adapt to best function in their own environments.  Humans are actually not physically adapted very well.  Bipedalism is hard on the body, causing problems with the back, feet, muscles, etc. such as injury and stress.  The head must be protected above everything else.  It makes childbirth dangerous and child rearing takes much longer as opposed to an animal that relies more on physical strength, agility, or speed vs. communication (because it requires so much learning...which takes time).  But, humans have done well all over the world because they can adapt to almost every environment- hot environments, cold environments, in deserts or in swamps, because they can make clothing, boats, weapons, food, etc.  They use their environment to aid in their success and survival though it takes more time, it has been very successful.