What does it mean to say that something is natural and how does the human fit into the larger web of natural relationships?

Answer 1

Read all the definitions of "natural" you can find:

http://www.answers.com/topic/natural

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Answer 2

I believe anything that you can observe is part of nature and therefore, natural. If you say something that is natural, you are most likely saying something that is normal, ordinary or usual; something that is not manmade.

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