I believe that, usually without realizing it, we sometimes adopt the philosophy of hedonism, which is the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of individual desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life. There are many variants and nuances to the idea, but it usually comes down to an elevation of pleasure, comfort, and satisfaction as inherent goods, and the dismissal of discomfort, pain, or d...
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