What Is It: Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves in the leg or foot, anywhere along their path from the spine down to the feet. It is the most common cause of burning pain in feet. Causes: Various medical conditions e.g. diabetes, injury e.g. fractures, infections e.g. shingles or medication. In approximately 30% of cases the cause is unknown
Theories of well-beingâand hence of âhappinessâ in the well-being senseâcome in three basic flavors, according to the best-known taxonomy (Parfit 1984): hedonism, desire theories, and objective list theories.
Hedonism refers to a wide range of different philosophies (e.g Christian hedonism, Utilitarianism,etc.) which all have different standards of what âpleasureâ to maximize. Epicureanism is quite possibly the most rational type of hedonism. Epicurus defined happiness in terms of: [1] desires. (1a) natural&necessary - socialization, basic food/water, shelter, etc. (1b) natural but unnecessary - sex, high calorie food, children, etc.