Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy

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Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
Martin Butler's Negative Philosophy
Dissatisfaction Guaranteed

Dissatisfaction Guaranteed

You can stop chasing satisfaction; it's just a mirage.

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Dec 10, 2024
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There really is no point complaining; dissatisfaction is guaranteed. There are short periods of time when we might feel some satisfaction, but they are rare. Having sex after three months of abstinence might generate a feeling of satisfaction that drowns everything else out. Same with eating after fasting for a few days. Or if you are addicted to some s…

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