Philosopher: Every individual in society is on an unending journey to find joy. Every action taken by a person or the governance of a community is based on the belief that it will lead to joy, either directly or indirectly. However, many individuals wrongly assume that joy is determined by external circumstances rather than internal states.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn most logically from the philosopher’s argument?

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Joy can be achieved through indirect methods rather than direct ones.

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The pursuit of joy by everyone is pointless.

The motivations of community leaders are often self-serving rather than altruistic.

It is impossible to determine what brings joy to an individual.

The strategies that people employ to achieve joy are largely ineffective.

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The philosopher argues that while people believe their actions will lead to joy, they are mistaken in thinking that joy is dependent on external factors. This suggests that joy can indeed be attained through indirect…

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PatrickJan 30, 2025

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