Pleasure And Pain

by Alexander Bain

Book Overview

Pleasure and Pain is a philosophical book written by Alexander Bain. The book explores the nature of pleasure and pain and their relationship with human behavior. Bain delves into the psychological and physiological mechanisms that underlie pleasure and pain, and how they affect human decision-making and motivation.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on pleasure, its sources, and its effects on human behavior. Bain argues that pleasure is a fundamental human drive, and that it is the primary motivator behind human action. He explores the different sources of pleasure, including physical, intellectual, and aesthetic pleasures, and how they interact with each other.The second part of the book focuses on pain, its sources, and its effects on human behavior. Bain argues that pain is an inevitable part of human life, and that it serves as a necessary counterbalance to pleasure. He explores the different sources of pain, including physical, emotional, and moral pain, and how they interact with each other.Throughout the book, Bain draws on examples from literature, psychology, and philosophy to illustrate his points. He also discusses the ethical implications of pleasure and pain, and how they relate to concepts such as happiness and morality.Overall, Pleasure and Pain is a thought-provoking exploration of two fundamental aspects of human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, psychology, or human behavior.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dissertations on Leading Philosophical Topics, by Alexander Bain. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910569.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162882336
• ISBN13: 9781162882338
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"