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Updated on: 25 Apr 2019, 07:48
Originally posted by BlueRobin on 09 Sep 2010, 10:59.
Last edited by nightblade354 on 25 Apr 2019, 07:48, edited 3 times in total.
Last edited by nightblade354 on 25 Apr 2019, 07:48, edited 3 times in total.
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Philosopher: The rational pursuit of happiness is quite different from always doing what one most strongly desires to do. This is because the rational pursuit of happiness must include consideration of long-term consequences, whereas our desires are usually focused on the short term. Moreover, desires are sometimes compulsions, and while ordinary desires result in at least momentary happiness when their goals are attained, compulsions strongly drive a person to pursue goals that offer no happiness even when reached
If all of the philosopher's statements are true, each of the following could be true EXCEPT:
(A) the majority of people do not have compulsions.
(B) Attaining the goal of any desire results in momentary happiness.
(C) Most people do not pursue happiness rationally.
(D) Most people want more than their own personal happiness.
(E) All actions have long-term consequences.
If all of the philosopher's statements are true, each of the following could be true EXCEPT:
(A) the majority of people do not have compulsions.
(B) Attaining the goal of any desire results in momentary happiness.
(C) Most people do not pursue happiness rationally.
(D) Most people want more than their own personal happiness.
(E) All actions have long-term consequences.
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Why not E?
Passage does not state that All actions have long term consequences, only that happiness must include long term consequences.
Why not E?
Passage does not state that All actions have long term consequences, only that happiness must include long term consequences.
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(B) is the only statement that is contradicted by what is said in the argument.
...desires are sometimes compulsions...
...compulsions strongly drive a person to pursue goals that offer no happiness even when reached...
So in my opinion answer should be B
