How does desire factor into philosophy?

Question

How does desire factor into philosophy?

Answer 1

well if your a Buddhist desire is the root of all suffering, while if your a hedonist, desire is the compass for truth, but mostly, i feel one can't escapee desire in deciding anything on a philosophical nature, it is too much part of our core needs, if you define the world without desire, you couldn't "desire" to follow it

Answer 2

"Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires."



Lao Tzu (c.604 - 531 B.C.)

Answer 3

Desire is a component within love, which is one of the two main aspects of philosophy.