physiologically, the central nervous system, that electric network that coordinates the various media of our senses, plays the chief role.

whatever threatens its function must be contained, localized, cut off, even to the total removal of the offending organ.

the function of the body, as a group of sustaining and protective organs for the central nervous system, is to act as buffers against sudden variations of stimulus in the physical and social environment.


whereas pleasure is a counter irritant, comfort is the removal of irritants.

both pleasure and comfort are strategies of equilibrum for the central nervous system.