Pleasure Is The Guide of Life

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    2. Key Citations For "Pleasure Is Desirable

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    2. Why isn't "satisfaction" the guide of life? 10

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    2. The Axiology of Pain and Pleasure (are they intrinsic good/bad ? ) 53

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    2. Interpretation of pursuit of plreasure 2

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    2. Hedonic Motivation - Seeking pleasure/reward and avoiding pain/punishment

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    2. Is motivation to pursue pleasure the same as the motivation to remove pain? 5

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    2. "They Mistake For Pleasure The Mere Absence of Pain" - Thomas Jefferson 1

      • Cassius
      • December 28, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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    2. An Epicurean Understanding of Pleasure 96

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      • October 10, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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