The Separation of Man and Beast

One of the definitions of a man is "a civilized being"; in a sense. But aren't some animals civilized? So who is to say that a man is not a beast and who is to say that one is not? This is one of the questions many people debate over. The only thing is, is that most people do not think of the question that must come before that; what is the definition of a beast?

Speaking metaphorically, man is a beast, but there is one truely deciding factor; your perspective. With that in mind I give to you the question, "What separates man, from beast?" and the only real answer to this is "You tell me."

-Tyler Beddingfield