Thanks ZHereford. I've heard Thomas Aquinas' argument before, and most of Tom Morris' in other forms, and I find the logic flawed. Since you didn't seem keen to discuss your beliefs I won't point out the flaws unless you want to continue the discussion.
You're right, Epicurus' views are more inline with mine, but I don't agree that happiness is achieved solely through avoidance of pain. Happiness is experienced when moving towards something, not away. Otherwise that happiness is tainted by negative emotions.
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