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feels v. reason

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:53 pm
by Advocate
"Because it makes me feel good" is the opposite of a reason.. there is no reason inherent or welcome. A reason would be "It makes me feel good and doesn't harm anyone else."; a balancing of important and likely effects.

Re: feels v. reason

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:14 am
by Sculptor
Advocate wrote: Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:53 pm "Because it makes me feel good" is the opposite of a reason.. there is no reason inherent or welcome. A reason would be "It makes me feel good and doesn't harm anyone else."; a balancing of important and likely effects.
Feelings are the root of all motivation. They provide ALL reasons for action.

Re: feels v. reason

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:27 am
by Advocate
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"Because it makes me feel good" is the opposite of a reason.. there is no reason inherent or welcome. A reason would be "It makes me feel good and doesn't harm anyone else."; a balancing of important and likely effects.
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Feelings are the root of all motivation. They provide ALL reasons for action.
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Incentive is not reason.