I agree that pleasure is not intrinsically good (i.e. I also deny the strong claim). I think it’s likely that experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions (happiness, sadness, anger, etc.) and facing challenges are good for personal growth and therefore improve well-being in the long run. However, I think that suffering is inherently bad, though I’m not sure what distinguishes suffering from displeasure.
I agree that pleasure is not intrinsically good (i.e. I also deny the strong claim). I think it’s likely that experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions (happiness, sadness, anger, etc.) and facing challenges are good for personal growth and therefore improve well-being in the long run. However, I think that suffering is inherently bad, though I’m not sure what distinguishes suffering from displeasure.