We are of the
Homo genus, and classified as
Sapiens, meaning
wise man, but in my humble opinion, this seems to be a clear misnomer on the part of over-optimistic early Scientists. It's more the case that we are still today, millions of years later, an upgraded (evolutionary adjusted) form of
Homo habilis, a handy man, that oscillates in degrees towards extremity towards that with which we are handy -
capital vices on the one side, and virtues on the other. This is also where we express the purposes towards which we are attracted most, at a specific time in life, playing out in a dynamic fashion of course, as oscillations continue throughout stages of life.
In order of opposing handinesses:
vices: virtues:
lust - chastity
gluttony - temperance
greed - charity
sloth - diligence
wrath - patience
envy - kindness
pride - humility
Sometimes I wonder if we are just some species of animals with meat that hover the earth for awhile on earth and when our time on earth is over we just fade off. It is really intriguing to know that time flies so fast that you may not be able to identify your true purpose on earth before you fade. But sincerely, the life of humans should be with a sense of purpose to make life better for all humans.