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The Nature of Desire

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What is the primary object of desire?

  1. Pleasure

  2. Happiness

  3. Wealth

  4. Power

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary object of desire is pleasure, as it is the only thing that can satisfy our desires.

What is the difference between a desire and a need?

  1. Desires are always conscious, while needs are not.

  2. Desires are always for something external, while needs are for something internal.

  3. Desires are always for something that is not necessary, while needs are for something that is necessary.

  4. Desires are always for something that is pleasurable, while needs are not.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A desire is for something that is external to us, while a need is for something that is internal to us.

What are the three main types of desire?

  1. Natural, unnatural, and moral

  2. Necessary, unnecessary, and indifferent

  3. Good, bad, and indifferent

  4. Pleasurable, painful, and neutral

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of desire are natural, unnatural, and moral.

What is the difference between a natural and an unnatural desire?

  1. Natural desires are for things that are necessary for survival, while unnatural desires are for things that are not necessary for survival.

  2. Natural desires are for things that are good for us, while unnatural desires are for things that are bad for us.

  3. Natural desires are for things that are morally acceptable, while unnatural desires are for things that are morally unacceptable.

  4. Natural desires are for things that are pleasurable, while unnatural desires are for things that are painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A natural desire is for something that is necessary for survival, while an unnatural desire is for something that is not necessary for survival.

What is the difference between a good and a bad desire?

  1. Good desires are for things that are morally acceptable, while bad desires are for things that are morally unacceptable.

  2. Good desires are for things that are beneficial to us, while bad desires are for things that are harmful to us.

  3. Good desires are for things that are pleasurable, while bad desires are for things that are painful.

  4. Good desires are for things that are necessary for survival, while bad desires are for things that are not necessary for survival.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A good desire is for something that is morally acceptable, while a bad desire is for something that is morally unacceptable.

What is the difference between a moral and an immoral desire?

  1. Moral desires are for things that are good for us, while immoral desires are for things that are bad for us.

  2. Moral desires are for things that are pleasurable, while immoral desires are for things that are painful.

  3. Moral desires are for things that are necessary for survival, while immoral desires are for things that are not necessary for survival.

  4. Moral desires are for things that are morally acceptable, while immoral desires are for things that are morally unacceptable.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A moral desire is for something that is morally acceptable, while an immoral desire is for something that is morally unacceptable.

What is the role of reason in desire?

  1. Reason can help us to identify our true desires.

  2. Reason can help us to control our desires.

  3. Reason can help us to satisfy our desires.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reason can help us to identify our true desires, control our desires, and satisfy our desires.

What is the role of emotion in desire?

  1. Emotions can motivate us to pursue our desires.

  2. Emotions can help us to identify our true desires.

  3. Emotions can help us to control our desires.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Emotions can motivate us to pursue our desires, help us to identify our true desires, and help us to control our desires.

What is the difference between a desire and a goal?

  1. A desire is for something that we want, while a goal is for something that we are working towards.

  2. A desire is for something that is possible, while a goal is for something that is impossible.

  3. A desire is for something that is good for us, while a goal is for something that is bad for us.

  4. A desire is for something that is pleasurable, while a goal is for something that is painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A desire is for something that we want, while a goal is for something that we are working towards.

What is the difference between a desire and a wish?

  1. A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a wish is for something that we believe is impossible.

  2. A desire is for something that we are willing to work for, while a wish is for something that we are not willing to work for.

  3. A desire is for something that is good for us, while a wish is for something that is bad for us.

  4. A desire is for something that is pleasurable, while a wish is for something that is painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a wish is for something that we believe is impossible.

What is the difference between a desire and a hope?

  1. A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a hope is for something that we believe is unlikely.

  2. A desire is for something that we are willing to work for, while a hope is for something that we are not willing to work for.

  3. A desire is for something that is good for us, while a hope is for something that is bad for us.

  4. A desire is for something that is pleasurable, while a hope is for something that is painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a hope is for something that we believe is unlikely.

What is the difference between a desire and a dream?

  1. A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a dream is for something that we believe is impossible.

  2. A desire is for something that we are willing to work for, while a dream is for something that we are not willing to work for.

  3. A desire is for something that is good for us, while a dream is for something that is bad for us.

  4. A desire is for something that is pleasurable, while a dream is for something that is painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a dream is for something that we believe is impossible.

What is the difference between a desire and an ambition?

  1. A desire is for something that we want, while an ambition is for something that we are willing to work for.

  2. A desire is for something that is possible, while an ambition is for something that is impossible.

  3. A desire is for something that is good for us, while an ambition is for something that is bad for us.

  4. A desire is for something that is pleasurable, while an ambition is for something that is painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A desire is for something that we want, while an ambition is for something that we are willing to work for.

What is the difference between a desire and a goal?

  1. A desire is for something that we want, while a goal is for something that we are working towards.

  2. A desire is for something that is possible, while a goal is for something that is impossible.

  3. A desire is for something that is good for us, while a goal is for something that is bad for us.

  4. A desire is for something that is pleasurable, while a goal is for something that is painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A desire is for something that we want, while a goal is for something that we are working towards.

What is the difference between a desire and a wish?

  1. A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a wish is for something that we believe is impossible.

  2. A desire is for something that we are willing to work for, while a wish is for something that we are not willing to work for.

  3. A desire is for something that is good for us, while a wish is for something that is bad for us.

  4. A desire is for something that is pleasurable, while a wish is for something that is painful.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A desire is for something that we believe is possible, while a wish is for something that we believe is impossible.

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