IGF CultureWatch

We've posted an interesting column from philosophy prof. John Corvino, In Defense of Pleasure, which asks, provocatively, what's so bad about feeling good? Nothing, says I, as long as you do no harm to others and take responsibility for your actions - and maintain the ability to self-discipline in the many areas where it's necessary to do so for your overall wellbeing. Alas, too many embark on the path of hedonism and spiral out of control, harming themselves quite seriously. So, can you abandon yourself to the fires of pleasure and not get burned?