DirtyOldPanties t1_j4fji49 wrote on January 15, 2023 at 10:11 AM

Reply to comment by ObjectiveTruth9191 in /r/philosophy Open Discussion Thread | January 09, 2023 by BernardJOrtcutt

So when a couple chooses to have a child you'd reference that to suffering? Or when someone is choosing to enjoy art or music or video games? Even when their lives may be comfortable such as having a good financial situation or what would be considered healthy relationships? Everything is in reference to "avoiding suffering"? I have the opposite view in that I think everything is done to live and enjoy life.

ObjectiveTruth9191 t1_j4fzoe3 wrote on January 15, 2023 at 1:26 PM

I'm saying everything someone does is to reduce suffering. All the things you mentioned are done with the goal to reduce suffering, including avoiding boredom which is suffering. Enjoying life is avoiding suffering because the lack of enjoying life would create boredom and sadness which is suffering.