ABSTRACT
The movement of the blood in the body, of the ocean tides, of the winds, and of the planets sets the scientist the task of accounting for these movements. The simplest form of desire, like that of the savage, child, or animal, is for food and the other elemental requirements. Increasing Intelligence causes desires for goods and services that are superior in quality, and the consumption of such goods and services further increases the standard of desire. Desires as motives may be in accord with or out of accord with productive capacity. The desire for a variety of goods and services causes a varied production in society. The kind of goods desired largely bespeaks the ultimate wealth of a society or individual in yet another way. As a social being man's desires are influenced by the association of ideas. Economic desires are also altruistic with respect to succeeding generations.
