There has been significant debate in the scientific…
““There has been significant debate in the scientific community about whether desire is a symptom of a system infected with amor deliria nervosa, or a pre-condition of the disease itself. It is unanimously agreed, however, that love and desire enjoy a symbiotic relationship, meaning that one cannnot exist without the other. Desire is enemy to ncontentment; desire is illness, a feverish brain. Who can be considereed healthy who wants? The very word want suggests a lack, an impoverishment, and that is what desire is: an impoverishment of the brain, a flaw, a mistake. Fortunately, that can now be corrected. - From The Roots and Repercussions of Amor Deliria Nervosa on Cognitive Functioning, 4th edition, by Dr. Phillip Berryman””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Desire is presented as a pathological condition that prevents contentment, suggesting that wanting indicates a mental flaw that can be cured.
In simple terms: Desire is seen as illness, not healthy.
Key Takeaway
Question the pathology of desire.
Themes
desire
contentment
psychology
illness
philosophy
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- mental health treatment
- personal fulfillment
- philosophical debate
- self‑improvement
Key Concepts
dualism of desire
cognitive health
Questions to Reflect On
- Is desire always harmful?
- Can desire be redirected rather than eliminated?
A Different Perspective
The view pathizes desire and may ignore its motivational role.