Four Noble Truths

I chose to enlighten myself and others about the idea of The Buddha’s Four Noble Truths. I chose this particular argument because I considered it the most interesting and quite possibly the most meaningful argument in the book. Suffering, to me, is the opposite of happiness. Human beings are constantly seeking happiness. I sought after the idea that I could work backwards and find happiness this way, by attempting to eliminate suffering. In this paper, I intend to thoroughly look into each premise and decide whether or not I feel each is true or false. I also intend to come to a decision on if the argument is sound or unsound. Lastly, I am going to choose whether or not the argument is valid or invalid.
The first premise of the argument states, “We all suffer.” In order to decide whether or not this premise is true, we must know and understand the definition of what it is to suffer. To suffer means to undergo or feel pain or distress. It also means to sustain injury, disadvantage, or loss. I believe that the first premise is true. I have never come across a person in my life that hasn’t felt pain or distressed.
The second premise states, “All suffering is rooted in self-centeredness.” In order to evaluate this statement, one must know and understand the definition of what it is to be self-centered. To be self-centered is to be concerned solely with one's own interests, welfare, or to be engrossed in oneself. People that are self-centered are known as selfish or egotistical. Others are sometimes looked at as independent or self-sufficient, on the more positive side of self-centeredness. I believe the second premise is false. There are numerous people is this world that not only suffer, but cause suffering. Furthermore, I believe that some suffering cannot be controlled, especially by the person that is suffering. Being self-centered, in some cases, is the cause of suffering, but certainly not all suffering is rooted from being...