Philosopher: The rational pursuit of happiness is quite
different from always doing what one most
strongly desires to do. This is because the
rational pursuit of happiness must include
consideration of long-term consequences, whereas
our desires are usually focused on the short term.
Moreover, desires are sometimes compulsions,
and while ordinary desires result in at least
momentary happiness when their goals are
attained, compulsions strongly drive a person to
pursue goals that offer no happiness even when
reached.
If all of the philosopher’s statements are true, each of
the following could be true EXCEPT:
(A) The majority of people do not have
compulsions.
(B) Attaining the goal of any desire results in
momentary happiness.
(C) Most people do not pursue happiness rationally.
(D) Most people want more than their own personal
happiness.
(E) All actions have long-term consequences.
Please explain your answer
different from always doing what one most
strongly desires to do. This is because the
rational pursuit of happiness must include
consideration of long-term consequences, whereas
our desires are usually focused on the short term.
Moreover, desires are sometimes compulsions,
and while ordinary desires result in at least
momentary happiness when their goals are
attained, compulsions strongly drive a person to
pursue goals that offer no happiness even when
reached.
If all of the philosopher’s statements are true, each of
the following could be true EXCEPT:
(A) The majority of people do not have
compulsions.
(B) Attaining the goal of any desire results in
momentary happiness.
(C) Most people do not pursue happiness rationally.
(D) Most people want more than their own personal
happiness.
(E) All actions have long-term consequences.
Please explain your answer
