The Great Thinkers and Happiness Flashcards
What kind of challenging questions were asked by Great Thinkers?
- How do I lead a meaningful life
- How do I cultivate the happiness of others?
Whow came up with the concept of Ren and what is it?
Confucius. Ren (or jen) is about conveying your sense of reverence towards the other. Or: Bringing good things in others to completion and not bringing bad things in others to completion.
Important aspect of Tibetan Buddhism
Compassion.
Other word of compassion in Buddhism?
Karuna.
What are noble truths?
Realisations one has to achieve in order to reach nirvana.
How is happiness paradocial in Taoism?
Happiness might not be grasped by your rational mind, but slowly unfolds.
What perspectives does Aristotle present in the Nichomacheia Ethica?
Happiness as the balance of virtuous acts at the end of life, and the principle of moderation.
What is hedonism about?
Happiness as the sum of all sensory pleasures and the absence of pain?
What is utilitarianism about with regard to happiness?
It states that happiness is found in your actions that bring about the greatest happiness in as many people as possible.
What does utilitarianism have in common with Confucius’ approach?
It is about bringin a lot of good to other people.
