Monday, February 15, 2010
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I believe that the Stoic point of view makes more sense in this situation because from personal experience i can vouch that overcomingadversity and accomplishing a dificult task does bring happiness. I believe to go through life tryin avoid pain is hardly living at all. Pain is just another aspect of life that everyone has to experience. Avoiding pain is avoiding many situations that help you learn adapt and in the end succeed. I dont know one successful person that has gone without avoiding pain. Avoiding things that are difficult will not help you grow and gain knowlege of things where as one who fights and overcomes adversity will in the long run, be happier.
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Epicureans don't deny pain is a part of life. You seem to suggest that they avoid any and all pain, which isn't accurate. Some pain in the short term, like homework, can lead to happiness in the long term--more choices about what jobs you can apply for, etc.
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