
Thomas Hurka on Pleasure
Philosophy Bites
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Are You Really Getting Pleasures That Liverpool Just Scored?
Pleasure is when you're pleased that something has happened in the world or will happen. You can't be pleased that Liverpool scored five minutes ago Unless you have the thought that Liverpool scored, he says. The more extended pleasure of being in a good mood is not localized but permeates your mental state.
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