What we do, eat, talk, think, watch and look?
2006-09-11 22:12:31 · 6 answers · asked by Zee99 3 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I believe that at different times of our lives we live for different thing's. Childhood......comfort, on all level's learned at any given point. Teen year's.........excitement and the prospect of freedom from parent's and teachers. Early adult to middle age.....pleasure of accumilation of wealth. Elderly........Peace . I guess it is a lifelong persuit of pleasure at all the level's. You gave me something more to think about,will be a pleasure. Thank you.
2006-09-12 08:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We do our best to live by 'the pleasure principle,' where we have to work to obtain money to live in a lifestyle in a manner which is as close to as comfortable as we can get.
In order to achieve this, we cut our cloth to suit our needs - we modify much of our desires to accommodate our (spending) abilities.
We eat food which will pleasure us, wear clothes that pleases us and read books / magazines and watch what 'pleasures us,' in order to find the greatest pleasure. Hopefully, this list will also include work that pleases us in some way to.
So, you may be correct.
Sash.
2006-09-13 11:41:09 · answer #2 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it's a sign that we have made life too easy, too cosy. The basics in life are so easy for us, that we have time to think only of pleasure, or muse about Philosophy etc. It also takes us away from things like religious faith, survival, cooperating with each other. We are driven apart by technology, TV etc.
2006-09-12 09:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based off the Book, "Healing the Culture: A Commonsense Philosophy of Happiness, Freedom, and the Life Issues" by R.J. Spitzer S.J. Phd.
"Four Levels of Happiness:
Level 1: Immediate Gratification. Objective is to Maximize pleasure and minimize pain. Characteristics: Obligation is to self alone. No desire for common, intrinsic, or ultimate good. Lack of self worth, fear of tangible loss/harm, boredom. Gratification sought is immediate.
Level 2: Personal Achievement/ Ego. Objective: Ego centeredness, be better than, gain advantage. Characteristics: Promotion of self is primary; personal power and control are key. Jealousy, fear of failure, contempt, isolation, loneliness, and cynicism. Gratification sought is short - term.
Level 3: Good Beyond Self. Objective: Do good beyond self. Characteristics: Principles inclued justice, love (charity), and community. Intrinsic goodness is an end in itself. Decisions are focused onthe greater good. Gratification sought: Long-term.
Level 4: Ultimate Good. Objective: Participate in giving and receiving ultimate meaning, goodness, ideals, and love. Characteristics: Good is ultimate, Principals include ultimate Truth, Love, Justice, and Beauty. Gratification sought is eternal.
Majority of society is Level 1 & 2 ... a few in 3 ... very few in Level 4(Saints). Love is simply Charity ... "Totus Tutos"
2006-09-15 10:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wHATS PLEASURE FOR YOU MAY BE PAINFUL TO SOMEONE ELSE
2006-09-15 00:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by willowthedog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes we are working hard to get that..
2006-09-12 16:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋