2006-11-25 19:19:53 · 10 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes.
But what do you mean by 'wrong'? Are you asking whether it's immoral to dedicate your life to the pursuit of pleasure? If that's what you mean, I would ultimately still answer, 'Yes, it's wrong', but first I would say: you have to figure this out for yourself. In other words, how do YOU figure out right from wrong? When you deal with the fundamental issues first, then you avoid misunderstandings with those you disagree with. My point is, I have no interest in telling you how to live your life.
On the other hand, maybe you mean, 'Is the philosophy of hedonism true or false?' That is, does it reflect the truth about human nature and the universe? It is to this understanding of the question that I answered 'Yes' at the start of this answer. Hedonism, as far as I understand it, is based on the belief that human beings are in the world to pursue pleasure; it equates pleasure with happiness, and makes happiness (understood as pleasure) the goal of human life.
I agree that human nature is such that we cannot help but pursue happiness -- but we must understand happiness correctly. And that is more difficult than it seems. But clearly it is not the same thing as pleasure. Witness the fact that there are lots of people in the world who have access to any pleasure they could possibly want, but they are still unspeakably miserable. For example, Americans are the richest people in the world, able to buy just about any pleasure they want -- but they are very far from being the happiest.
Happiness is deeper than pleasure. If you want my view, happiness can only be based on love. Dedicate your life to love, the kind of love that allows you to sacrifice your pleasure for the welfare of others, and you will be on the road to happiness. Dedicate your life to pleasure and you will be on the road to misery.
But that is just a philosophical opinion. I wouldn't dream of telling you how to live your life.
2006-11-26 01:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no ENJOY this go around while you can. I am all for personal fullfillment and gratification as long as you aren't hurting anyone. to hell with george w. and up with the constitution and the restoration of the bill of rights. Patriot act and the current administration be damned. Besides Hedonists have more fun!
2006-11-25 19:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by freek4sno 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the reason that there's no difference between a rival Kantian and a hedonist-- I find all ethics suspect.
Do what you want, it's compatible with every moral theory.
2006-11-26 10:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by -.- 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Hedonism is a wonderful pursuit....have known a number of people that have spend considerable time pursuig that.
"If you dig it, do it...if you really dig it...do it twice." - Jim Croce
2006-11-25 20:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but it's easy. If you like challenges, try going against your animal instincts for a while. You might like it, maybe even feel powerful.
2006-11-25 19:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by Rick Lomar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are 'Selfish'. God wants you to enjoy but just share the enjoyment with the world.
2006-11-26 03:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats a hedonist?
2006-11-25 19:21:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Why would it be? Devoting your life to pleasure sounds pretty damn cool.
2006-11-25 19:24:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it's not. It sounds empowering...
2006-11-25 19:31:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-11-25 20:41:54 · answer #10 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋