Explain naturalisation of humans.
Naturalisation of humans refers to the process where human beings are deeply influenced and shaped by the forces of nature. In this concept, nature plays a dominant role in determining human activities and lifestyle.
Human beings interact with their physical environment with the help of technology. The tools and techniques used by humans to produce and create are extremely important in this interaction. Technology acts as a medium through which humans engage with nature.
With the passage of time, people begin to understand their environment and the forces of nature. With social and cultural development, humans develop better and more efficient technology. This enables them to move from a state of necessity to a state of freedom.
In the early stages, humans were more dependent on nature and were controlled by natural forces. They lived in a state where nature dictated their actions and choices. This dependence on nature characterises the naturalisation of humans.
As understanding develops, humans create possibilities with the resources obtained from the environment. Nature provides opportunities, and human beings make use of these opportunities. This gradual process shows how humans initially get naturalised before they begin to humanise nature through their activities and endeavours.
Explanation
The concept of 'naturalisation of humans' is the opposite of 'humanisation of nature'. While the textbook context primarily discusses humanisation of nature (where humans modify nature), naturalisation of humans refers to the state where humans are controlled by nature. The context mentions the 'state of necessity' which represents this condition where humans are dependent on and shaped by natural forces. The transition from necessity to freedom represents the movement from being naturalised to humanising nature.