Joyce asserts that "Of man, it is true that the balance is immensely on the side of ________. The pessimist who declares that, in view of the suffering of life, existence is an evil, misrepresents the facts."
A) morality
B) spirituality
C) happiness
D) reason

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Joyce is saying that despite the suffering that exists in life, the balance is still immensely in favor of happiness. He states that anyone who claims that existence is an evil due to the suffering is misrepresenting the facts. Therefore, the best choice is happiness.

Joyce Asserts That "Of Man, It Is True That the Balance