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Originally Posted by Serrao
Really sounds like using the nose like an animal.
Humanbeings are beyond only survival. We enjoy things too.
I wonder if there are (or were) any humans who only use their nose for the purposes you mentioned.
I believe the nose can certainly be used to enjoy beautiful fragrances too.
At least I do.
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We are animals. Sure, we enjoy smells. We can also enjoy a sunset. So would you say that the purpose of the sunset is for us to enjoy? Seems a bit egotistical, no? We can enjoy things that have a purpose, but it is erroneous to confuse the enjoyment with the purpose.
Generally, things that are pleasant to the senses promote survival, whereas that which is painful to the senses is usually dangerous. Regarding smell, the purpose of bad smells is generally to do with the quality of food- if it smells bad, we know it is unfit to eat. The rank smell of poisonous gases is also an indicator that one is in danger.
Pleasure is indeed a survival mechanism.