Aquinas argues that there are three basic human inclinations (the inclination to preserve life, procreate, and pursue knowledge and truth) which are based on specific aspects of our nature (as existent beings, as animals, and as rational, respectively). By acting in accordance with these inclinations we are fulfilling our function as human beings. Does this list of basic inclinations seem comprehensive or could you argue that there are other basic human inclinations that need to be considered in order to fulfill our function? If so, on what part of our nature would they be based? Provide an argument for your position.

Answer:As for me, these three basic inclinations are not comprehensive enough to fulfill our functions as human beings.

Human beings are naturally insatiable. We keep on asking for more even after fulfilling the basic afforestated inclinations.

Here are some of the needs human beings crave for to live a functional life;

Inclination for fame; The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be heard, seen and appreciated.

They desire and put in so much efforts to be a role model so they can impart the lives of people looking up to them.

Inclination for money:Money they say make the world go round. Human beings put in so much efforts to acquire wealth. This will offer them all the comfort they desire. Human beings love to reach out to the needy in the society rendering financial support.

Inclination for power; Human beings crave to acquire power to have access to position to influence decisions of other people.