Needs Vs Wants

Sabra Kusabana · 09-08-2009, 05:53 PM

How do you tell them apart? Is there that much of a difference in the two? Can you say that an emotional or mental need is actually a need if it's not required for survival? There's only supposed to be a handful of nessesities for life, but are they really all a person needs? Can you say that something you want with all your heart is not a need? How can you tell when you want something if you might actually need it instead?

Is there a way to really define either one?

Discuss.

Sunagakure · 09-09-2009, 06:32 AM

I believe that "wants' are desires which, while enhancing one's life experience, are not necessary to ensure one's mental or physical survival. "Needs" are those things, both tangible and intangible, that are necessary for one's survival and ability to thrive.

For me, the concept of "needs" extends past the commonplace notions of what constitutes "needs" such as food, shelter, medicines, etc. and moves into the realm of intangible concepts as well. I also believe that needs are more individualized than people suspect, and considering them in a more personalized light makes sense of why some people, for example, need "love" to survive, others might need "friendship" or "self-worth", etc.

In this individualized space of the "person", the concept of "want" vs "need" blends according to the individual's physical, psychological, and emotional make-up. What is a need for one person might not be a need for another, though the fact that they are not absolute needs for everyone does not negate that fact that they can function as needs situationally.

kakashi uzumaki · 09-09-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunagakure

I believe that "wants' are desires which, while enhancing one's life experience, are not necessary to ensure one's mental or physical survival. "Needs" are those things, both tangible and intangible, that are necessary for one's survival and ability to thrive.

For me, the concept of "needs" extends past the commonplace notions of what constitutes "needs" such as food, shelter, medicines, etc. and moves into the realm of intangible concepts as well. I also believe that needs are more individualized than people suspect, and considering them in a more personalized light makes sense of why some people, for example, need "love" to survive, others might need "friendship" or "self-worth", etc.

In this individualized space of the "person", the concept of "want" vs "need" blends according to the individual's physical, psychological, and emotional make-up. What is a need for one person might not be a need for another, though the fact that they are not absolute needs for everyone does not negate that fact that they can function as needs situationally.

wow.........you took the owrds out my mouth

Timoto · 09-09-2009, 06:58 AM

I believe that NEED is an extreamily ... overused word. Need in america can be 'i need these new pairs of shoes. i need gas in my car, i need to see this movie' ... in Japan need is used much much less. NEED is definatly more or less the esseicnals for life. we dont NEED shelter. we dont NEED medecine most of the time, food is needed and water. as humans we've become accustomed to the finer things in life like showers air conditioning and well cooked meat

we could eat bugs and plants and live naked in the forest alone with no one to love and everything... but who wants that crap?

Kuroda Taishi · 09-09-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabra Kusabana

How do you tell them apart? Is there that much of a difference in the two? Can you say that an emotional or mental need is actually a need if it's not required for survival? There's only supposed to be a handful of nessesities for life, but are they really all a person needs? Can you say that something you want with all your heart is not a need? How can you tell when you want something if you might actually need it instead?

Is there a way to really define either one?

Discuss.

Food, Water, and Air are all needs. Shelter from the heat, cold, or animals are needs.

everything else is a want, unless the situation calls for it to be a necesity. Ex. You are applying online for a job, therefore you need a computer with internet access.

deidara330 · 09-09-2009, 02:33 PM

Here's how I see it. People say you need to go to school. But it's not at all necessary for living. What they should say is "You need to go to school, or else you'll never get a decent job". Because that's how I think of it when someone uses the word need. I think that with every "Need", there's an "Or else". You need to eat, or else you'll die. You need to have a keybord, or else you won't be able to type a reply to this. You need to go to college, or else you won't get a job that requires a college degree. I see it as a true need is something that is necessary for life, and nothing else. How I view a want is something that you may feel like you need, but you ultimately suffer no great consequence from not having it. Not having an action figure means you can find several dozen other ways to pass that the time, and most will probably be more interesting. You may think you need a flyswatter, but there are many other things that are capable of killing a fly. That's how I view the difference between a "Want" and a "Need".

itachiuchiha85 · 09-09-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabra Kusabana

How do you tell them apart? Is there that much of a difference in the two? Can you say that an emotional or mental need is actually a need if it's not required for survival? There's only supposed to be a handful of nessesities for life, but are they really all a person needs? Can you say that something you want with all your heart is not a need? How can you tell when you want something if you might actually need it instead?

Is there a way to really define either one?

Discuss.

You answered yourself already. A need is not a feeling. A need is something necessary to have to live. Food, Water, Sleep, Air and all the apparatus those hanging by a wire to life are using, that is it. Nothing more.

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CrimsonCatClan · 09-10-2009, 01:25 AM

Needs are elemental. Food, air, water, shelter, social companionship. These things are all necessary to survive and be healthy. Wants are a desire. They are not actually necessary to survive. Sadly the word need is used in place of want to convey the urgency of their desire. People want their needs because they are required, but when pressed, people don't just want them, they need. One does not need animals around for companionship. They want them, though. Human social interaction is a must for a healthy psyche. People don't need electricity or motorized transportation, phones or computers. We want them to make our life simpler. It is simple to tell if you need it or not. Hold your breath, eventually your body will make you breathe. Don't eat for a few days and you will become weak. Don't drink and you become ill. Psychological need is a longer span of time until the mind reacts. Sit in a room, alone, no form of outside communication ,and you will go insane. If your pet dies, you are sad and then you move on. If your sister dies, you mourn and move on. If you are starving and your most beloved dog is with you, eventually you will eat the dog. Needs always win over wants. As a relative of mine once stated, Want in one hand and spit in the other and see witch one gets full fastest.

Hally · 09-18-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunagakure

I believe that "wants' are desires which, while enhancing one's life experience, are not necessary to ensure one's mental or physical survival. "Needs" are those things, both tangible and intangible, that are necessary for one's survival and ability to thrive.

For me, the concept of "needs" extends past the commonplace notions of what constitutes "needs" such as food, shelter, medicines, etc. and moves into the realm of intangible concepts as well. I also believe that needs are more individualized than people suspect, and considering them in a more personalized light makes sense of why some people, for example, need "love" to survive, others might need "friendship" or "self-worth", etc.

In this individualized space of the "person", the concept of "want" vs "need" blends according to the individual's physical, psychological, and emotional make-up. What is a need for one person might not be a need for another, though the fact that they are not absolute needs for everyone does not negate that fact that they can function as needs situationally.

Yep. I completely agree.

09-08-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
Sabra Kusabana Veteran Chunin Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I reject your reality, and institute my own. Posts: 1,307 Rep Power: 0	Needs Vs Wants How do you tell them apart? Is there that much of a difference in the two? Can you say that an emotional or mental need is actually a need if it's not required for survival? There's only supposed to be a handful of nessesities for life, but are they really all a person needs? Can you say that something you want with all your heart is not a need? How can you tell when you want something if you might actually need it instead? Is there a way to really define either one? Discuss.

09-09-2009, 06:32 AM	#2
Sunagakure Is made of greatness, intellect, and everything awesome. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Someplace warm Posts: 1,134 Rep Power: 9	Re: Needs Vs Wants I believe that "wants' are desires which, while enhancing one's life experience, are not necessary to ensure one's mental or physical survival. "Needs" are those things, both tangible and intangible, that are necessary for one's survival and ability to thrive. For me, the concept of "needs" extends past the commonplace notions of what constitutes "needs" such as food, shelter, medicines, etc. and moves into the realm of intangible concepts as well. I also believe that needs are more individualized than people suspect, and considering them in a more personalized light makes sense of why some people, for example, need "love" to survive, others might need "friendship" or "self-worth", etc. In this individualized space of the "person", the concept of "want" vs "need" blends according to the individual's physical, psychological, and emotional make-up. What is a need for one person might not be a need for another, though the fact that they are not absolute needs for everyone does not negate that fact that they can function as needs situationally. __________________ * My Japanese Code Name: Saijin Kokuhatsu ( Thanks to The Demon Zabuza ^^) * Getting lost along the path of life...

09-09-2009, 06:58 AM	#4
Timoto Chunin Exam Participant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gotemba Japan, Camp Lejeune NC USA Posts: 565 Rep Power: 0	Re: Needs Vs Wants I believe that NEED is an extreamily ... overused word. Need in america can be 'i need these new pairs of shoes. i need gas in my car, i need to see this movie' ... in Japan need is used much much less. NEED is definatly more or less the esseicnals for life. we dont NEED shelter. we dont NEED medecine most of the time, food is needed and water. as humans we've become accustomed to the finer things in life like showers air conditioning and well cooked meat we could eat bugs and plants and live naked in the forest alone with no one to love and everything... but who wants that crap? __________________ It is better to die on your feet, than to live on your knees

09-09-2009, 02:33 PM	#6
deidara330 Mr. Serious Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere. Posts: 14,489 Rep Power: 14	Re: Needs Vs Wants Here's how I see it. People say you need to go to school. But it's not at all necessary for living. What they should say is "You need to go to school, or else you'll never get a decent job". Because that's how I think of it when someone uses the word need. I think that with every "Need", there's an "Or else". You need to eat, or else you'll die. You need to have a keybord, or else you won't be able to type a reply to this. You need to go to college, or else you won't get a job that requires a college degree. I see it as a true need is something that is necessary for life, and nothing else. How I view a want is something that you may feel like you need, but you ultimately suffer no great consequence from not having it. Not having an action figure means you can find several dozen other ways to pass that the time, and most will probably be more interesting. You may think you need a flyswatter, but there are many other things that are capable of killing a fly. That's how I view the difference between a "Want" and a "Need".

09-10-2009, 01:25 AM	#8
CrimsonCatClan Apprentice Genin Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Somewhere between sarcasm and confusion! Posts: 135 Rep Power: 0	Re: Needs Vs Wants Needs are elemental. Food, air, water, shelter, social companionship. These things are all necessary to survive and be healthy. Wants are a desire. They are not actually necessary to survive. Sadly the word need is used in place of want to convey the urgency of their desire. People want their needs because they are required, but when pressed, people don't just want them, they need. One does not need animals around for companionship. They want them, though. Human social interaction is a must for a healthy psyche. People don't need electricity or motorized transportation, phones or computers. We want them to make our life simpler. It is simple to tell if you need it or not. Hold your breath, eventually your body will make you breathe. Don't eat for a few days and you will become weak. Don't drink and you become ill. Psychological need is a longer span of time until the mind reacts. Sit in a room, alone, no form of outside communication ,and you will go insane. If your pet dies, you are sad and then you move on. If your sister dies, you mourn and move on. If you are starving and your most beloved dog is with you, eventually you will eat the dog. Needs always win over wants. As a relative of mine once stated, Want in one hand and spit in the other and see witch one gets full fastest.

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