Mr. Brown spoke in the context of lifestyle choices and Mr. Borovoy spoke in the context of civil liberties. The event was sponsored by the L.S.S. Law Forum Committee. Mr. Brown relied on Aristotelian philosophy and the insights of Professor Spitzer as a basis for his talk.
People do things to attain happiness.
Mr. Brown pointed out there are four different levels of happiness. The first is the most basic and instinctive level of happiness. It centres around one s appetites. For example, when one is hungry and then eats, one is made happy because the appetite for food is fulfilled. The second level of happiness centres around the pleasure or satisfaction derived from having one s ego stroked through personal accomplishments and successes.