No, does that deny my logic? — Posty McPostface
The inherent lack in life is (momentarily) satisfied by certain actions. Then we go back to needing things or boredom. — Posty McPostface
This I agree with. — schopenhauer1
I mean to say that if all what is intelligible in life which are certain events and situations, then suffering, which stands out from such events and situations therefore makes life more meaningful. How can one know joy without sadness? — Posty McPostface
As a matter of full disclosure, I practice a kind of faith. An important part of the "Lord's prayer" is where it prays one does not get tested too much. — Valentinus
But, still, sometimes we are satisfied for longer periods of time or non-temporally. Such as reading a good poem and remembering it due to its significance. Or owning a place one can call "home". — Posty McPostface
If you are fulfilled with romantic notions of home and poems, great. Still has to be maintained, paid for, worked, and entertained. However, I think we both agree that perhaps imagination has something to do with getting by. The freedom of the mind to find significance and insights. — schopenhauer1
If you are fulfilled with romantic notions of home and poems, great. — schopenhauer1
Does a solipsist suffer? — Posty McPostface
The inherent lack in life is (momentarily) satisfied by certain actions. Then we go back to needing things or boredom. — Posty McPostface
Is there any inherent meaning in suffering? — Posty McPostface
I say this because life is inherently filled with suffering. — Posty McPostface
And, even then am I morally obligated to relieve others of their suffering had I known how unpleasant the feeling is? — Posty McPostface
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