If consumption is by definition the satisfaction of human desires, then
satisfying more desires surely contributes to human well being.
Not exact matches
One understanding of human nature common to the modern era sees man as standing both above and outside nature (after Descartes, as a sort disembodied rational being), and nature itself as raw material — sometimes
more pliable, sometimes less — for furthering human ambition (an instrumentalist post — Francis Bacon view of nature as a reality not simply to be understood but to be «conquered» and used to
satisfy human
desires).
Thirsty persons are invited to take and drink of the water of life freely, and are pronounced blessed; and it is promised, that they shall be filled, or
satisfied; yet not so in this life, that they shall never thirst or
desire more; for as they need
more grace, and it is promised them, they thirst after it, and
desire it; and the
more they taste and partake of it, the
more they
desire it.
Naturally, the
more effective and efficient a power is in preventing us from
satisfying our wants and
desires, the
more we resent it.
The atheist / agnostic can not in good faith dismiss this
desire as irrelevant, for it is what motivates his own investigations and is
satisfied when he achieves a
more adequate explanation of whatever particular problem he is investigating.
Frustration is not new to human nature; but as life becomes
more complex and the means of
satisfying material
desires more numerous and alluring, frustration at failure to find the deeper satisfactions increases proportionately.
For a rock song or a symphony, a ballet score or a ballad, much depends on handling the space between tensions and postponed resolutions in ways that can
satisfy the
desire for resolution while also being open - ended enough to sustain the expectation of, and
desire for,
more.
It sprang from a
desire not to emphasize the Messianic realm but to circumscribe it; it originated in a
more spiritual conception of the world's finale than could be
satisfied by a nationalistic victory or by any kind of social order imaginable on earth.
question «may arise
more from a need to find an excuse for moral shortcomings than from a genuine
desire to
satisfy philosophical curiosity.»
Unhealthy teaching is where people have itching ears for
more teaching, and to
satisfy their
desire, they gather around themselves a whole host of teachers who will fill their days, and weeks, and months with the best biblical teaching that exists!
It is often argued, for example, that if we
satisfy our
desire for a clean and healthful environment, we must pay a price in terms of fewer goods and
more unemployment.
Wisor's most
satisfying argument, however, represents a sounder moral vision: «Our love for our existing family members, our love for our future children and the
desire to have a large, fun, supportive family are
more morally appropriate ways to think about our future children.»
Wine Braised Short Rib Keto Pizza is full of flavor,
satisfies that pizza
desire, and has you wishing you had
more beef short ribs leftover from dinner!
As consumers continue to
desire a
more sustainable and healthier lifestyle, the addition of plant - based proteins to fortify a variety of meat applications expands to
satisfy their need as well.
As consumers continue to
desire a
more sustainable and healthier lifestyle, the addition of plant - based proteins to fortify a variety of meat applications expands as well to
satisfy their need.
So does self - determination mean a
desire for
more autonomy then, rather than the
more clearly defined (and
more evidenced)
desire for self - government, which by definition
satisfies the third criteria of a state?
However, as the wants of the party members fall
more and
more out of step with what the 99 percent of people who do not belong to a political party
desire, it will become
more and
more difficult for the leaders of said parties to
satisfy both sides of the equation.
Because nouns «elicit clearer and
more definite perceptions of reality than other parts of speech», they
satisfy the
desire for «structure and certainty» that is common among social conservatives, the research authors found.
It will be important to teach young people the nature of addiction itself — the loss of independence, and the early warning signs that are observed when there is a sense of need for the drug, or when use of the drug or alcohol leads to a
desire for
more of the substance, in contrast to a good meal, after which most people begin to feel
satisfied.
While that is true in some cases, it is much
more bearable to have different aspects of your life that pertain to
satisfying your
desires only and where pleasure is the only goal.
In addition, he says, levels of hunger - and satiety - related hormones change to increase your
desire to eat, making you feel less
satisfied with a reasonable amount of food and
more obsessed with high - calorie, highly processed goodies.
The group that ate avocado with their meal felt 23 %
more satisfied and had a 28 % less
desire to eat up to 5 hours after.
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But if you want to increase your
desire and interest in sex, improve your libido and have a
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In their research, the high - protein breakfast eaters reported feeling fuller,
more satisfied, and less
desired to eat after their meal.
The people eating the avocado felt 23 %
more satisfied and had a 28 % lower
desire to eat over the next 5 hours (35).
With intention and dedication towards a guided personal practice, every future experience with yoga can be
more satisfying, potent, and aligned with your own urgent needs and deep
desires.
Therefore, if you are seeking an opportunity to
satisfy your sexual
desires, even the
more twisted kind, it is not hard to get.
They are
more likely now to find way of
satisfying their own
desires, and less likely to close their eyes when inequality surfaces.»
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Portal lit the world on fire with a high demand for
more puzzle games to
satisfy the
desires of the gaming audience.
In truth, the deeply absorbing and thematically rich «Apes» sequel is
more akin to a drama than an action film, but it's one that still
satisfies the
desires and demands of big, blockbuster filmmaking.
Still, you're allowed to continue with your farm if you
desire and if you're not
satisfied with the 60 + hours it'll take for you to reach this point and still crave
more, you can even restart the game choosing a different farm layout.
We study to obtain a good job, to enjoy
more distinction and respect in the society, to become somebody important, to earn money and
satisfy our needs and
desires, to manage better in practical everyday situations, to find security.
So, if a race to the bottom is fueled by the
desire to
satisfy federal bureaucratic rules, why would we think the solution is in the adoption of
more federal bureaucratic rules?
If a race to the bottom is fueled by the
desire to
satisfy federal bureaucratic rules, why would we think the solution is in the adoption of
more federal bureaucratic rules?
If two or
more buildings
satisfied the demographic characteristics under consideration, we randomly selected the
desired number of buildings — for example, two elementary buildings per district — with the SAMPLE command in SPSS; if there was only one building that
satisfied the
desired demographic conditions, we took it.
Today, the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, one of the participating groups along with the Keck and Walton Family Foundations, said the guiding force behind the effort was to
satisfy parents of children in low - performing schools who
desire more and better educational choices.
Forgo the higher price point and the stronger royalty percentages to
satisfy reader
desires (and if you do the math, authors earn less money with trade pb until the tipping point), or go for the hardcover, get
more support and have a higher chance of earning out that advance (or the greater risk of failure if it doesn't work).
Readers of fiction material often fall in love with the world you have created, and they want
more to
satisfy their
desire to see your characters in action.
Day Two will
satisfy your
desire to have the event you attend
more than pay for itself.
Regardless of whether you
desire a
more obedient pet, wish to show your dog in competition, or just have a behavioral problem you need to correct, between our group classes, private lessons, or board and train service, we are confident that you will find a program that
satisfies all your training needs.
Their tail wags, in particular, make us smile, and entice us to pet them
more, or throw yet another ball in their direction,
satisfying their craving for play and comfort and our
desire to see them happy.
And then there are the Executive Chefs and Chefs de Cuisine,
more than a dozen of them... speaking of personality, excellence, innovation, and
desire to
satisfy!
The best shopping in Uluwatu and Bukit is often found on the outskirts of this vast and hilly region, but there is
more than enough available to
satisfy your immediate needs and your
desire for designer luxuries in between your wave riding and sunset chill - outs.
Sure, the writing does still leave a lot to be
desired as great storyline ideas lack
satisfying payoffs or flounder due to horrible execution, but this is a slicker,
more engaging experience from start to finish.
A game this short could really use a New Game + mode of sorts, because I was left wanting
more, but the game isn't replayable enough for another campaign run to
satisfy my
desires.
Still life painting had a long history of providing decorative details to a home and since a new class of bourgeois with new money had been gaining
more status in society, there was a surge in the interest of interior decoration and pictures such as those provided by these artists
satisfied their
desire for a unified and beautiful interior decorating scheme.
«For me, the challenge was about
satisfying his
desires and making the collection
more diverse.
The rise and entrenchment of outsider art and its tributaries (most notably, though most uneasily, folk art) signal that this kind of work stirs up (without necessarily
satisfying) some of the fundamental
desires that inform our experience of art
more broadly.