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Philosophy
Undergraduate 3
02/08/2015

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Absurdity
Definition
Inability to find an absolute purpose or meaning in life.
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Pour Soi
Definition
For itself – Existence proceeds essence – Being chooses its own purpose, not predetermined.
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Psychological or Descriptive hedonism
Definition
We DO seek pleasure and avoid pain.
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Moral or normative hedonism
Definition
We SHOULD seek pleasure and avoid pain.
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Natural desires
Definition
Arise from our own biology, and are limited in number.
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En Soi
Definition
Essence proceeds existence, predetermined purpose, did not choose its own purpose.
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Kinetic pleasures
Definition
Arises from exciting motion in the atoms of our soul
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Forlornness
Definition
Alone, abandoned, looking for guidance but there is nothing there to guide us
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Vain or imaginary desires
Definition
Unnecessary desire or a learned desire, these are unlimited in number.
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Tranquil pleasures
Definition
Arises from stilling motion in the atoms of our soul where the motion was unpleasant.
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