How does desire factor into philosophy?

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Desire is a component within love, which is one of the two main aspects of philosophy!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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 itWww@QuestionHome@Com

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

Lao Tzu (c!.604 - 531 B!.C!.)Www@QuestionHome@Com