Hedonism is Prevelent in the Nature of Humans

Great Response - However it is an anticipated one. I will refer back to my previous round as to my understanding of the debate - I asked my opponent if I was correct in my assumption as to the reason, and it has not been clarified, I will assume my opponent has conceded that my understanding is correct.The reason why I firstly did this, and then refreshed in this round, it to show you that traits and actions have multiple effects to the human psyche. Actions that may be started to appease one aspect of our nature, our 'drive' - will affect and have reactions that sustain other aspects of our nature. This debate, however, is THE prevalent trait in human nature.My opponent has clearly and succinctly clarified the positive side, which I will shape to fit my side of the argument.The previous round of my opponent has clearly shown that we are 'rewarded' for doing tasks that are deemed in our nature, Our body reacts by releasing chemicals and endorphins that give one a 'feel good' feeling.Again, I concede that Hedonism is A trait to human nature - We like feeling good. We like that we feel good, when we feel good.However, The reason why I maintain that Procreation is THE prevalent trait for Humans' - is because it makes us do things we DON'T want to do.Please see the following links to express my ideals regarding this :https://nationalparentsorganization.org...https://www.quora.com...http://www.telegraph.co.uk...As you can see in the articles above, parents have sacrificed their lives to sustain the life of their children. People do not get rewarded from this, except the 'winnings' they claw from the surrounding world themselves.People doing things because they want too, and because it makes them feel good - Is completely logical.People doing things because they want too, and they know there is no physical reward (likely the opposite), is deemed not only illogical, but only explainable when one is driven by their nature to take action.Every human being has an innate maternal instinct, (Do not be fooled by the femininity of the word, men are maternal too), I was unable to find a survey online(due to lack of prior need, I am reading up on the parameters so future debates will not have this issue, apologies), however I ran a verbal debate through co-workers today - around 30, and 29 of them answered yes to the question; "Would you save a child that was in danger nearby you? Even if you were hurt?".All expressed distaste to the idea, however conceded that regardless, they would try to rescue the child, even if they had no 'blood' ties.The one person who said no, is a bit of a joker, and I have personally witnessed him jump into a river to save a bottle of beer, so I can assume that a Child would not really be much of a stretch! The ideal of Hedonism stimulate the ideal that you wish to preserve life for as long as possible, to maintain the chances of pleasure being had; This is a in no way a bad thing, and may be pretty high on the list of a humans priorities (I don't know what I would do without my game time) - However, Very few decisions based on pleasure lead to death.Conclusion :I believe I have effectively debased my opponents original topic, and sufficiently proven my point.I would like to encourage my opponent in any rebuttals he has devised while reading this, however if he is willing to concede my point on the matter - and as long as he is - I would like to use the remaining time to discuss the nature of pleasure, I feel you have much knowledge and insight on the matter, and I would like to extend this subjects duration as long as possible.If you have rebuttals to my points raised, I will gladly respond with earnest, as I do love your thoroughness and knowledge, and any point you raise will surely lead to at least 20 thoughts I would never have thought on my own.Thank you, :)