Note 43 — THE MONIST. (continued 2)

This theory of pleasure and pain was first set forth in an editorial article of No. 120 of The Open Court, which has been republished in the chapter “Pleasure and Pain,” pp. 338-345, of The Soul of Man. A correct view of the nature of pleasure and pain is of great importance, especially in ethics. Notwithstanding the palpable erroneousness of the old view, several articles written by prominent authors have appeared of late, that continue in the old strain without taking notice of the criticism that overthrows the basis of their theories.