Why do we anthropomorphize nature, but not other aspects of life?
Why not talk about Father Economy? When you get laid off : “oh, but that’s just Father Economy’s way of saying that you need a change in your life”Or when you get a raise: “See, Father Economy loves all his children”
or Uncle Politics. When your preferred candidate gets elected: “ah yes, isn’t it wonderful how Uncle Politics always make sure that everything turns out as it should be?” Or when the wrong candidate gets elected: “but that’s not how Uncle Politics intended it to be! You must stop voting for this party because you are killing our beloved Uncle Politics!”
Why do we anthropomorphize nature, but not other aspects of life?
Why not talk about Father Economy? When you get laid off : “oh, but that’s just Father Economy’s way of saying that you need a change in your life”Or when you get a raise: “See, Father Economy loves all his children”
or Uncle Politics. When your preferred candidate gets elected: “ah yes, isn’t it wonderful how Uncle Politics always make sure that everything turns out as it should be?” Or when the wrong candidate gets elected: “but that’s not how Uncle Politics intended it to be! You must stop voting for this party because you are killing our beloved Uncle Politics!”