Chapter 3: The Good Life Flashcards
(26 cards)
She presented a few theories that explain the meaning of life
Susan Wolf
one’s “good” is a matter of how he or she feels regarding the quality of his or her experiences.
Hedonistic theory
It identifies self-interest with happiness that they explain as the presence of pleasure and absence of pain.
Hedonistic theory
a person’s “good” is what one wants most for himself or herself.
Preference Theory
A person’s “good” includes at least some elements that are independent of personal preferences and consists of “valuable” experiences such as meaningful relationships, friendships, accomplishments etc.
Objective List Theory
What are the two important elements of a good life?
Happiness and Meaningfulness
She listed some components of a good life based on the writings of Aristotle.
Antonia Macaro
Antonia Macaro listed some components of a good life which are?
success and material comfort
pleasure
relationship
reason and virtues
character and spirituality
It discuses the common perceptions of individuals about a successful life.
“Make a Life Not Just a Living” by Dr. Ron Jenson
He presented the 5P’s
Dr. Ron Jenson
5P’s
Power, Prestige, Pleasure, Position, and Prosperity
is not the ultimate good, but it is good in moderation
Pleasure
The best kind of pleasure is derived from being involved in some ?
worthwhile activity
Meaningful, pleasant relations with mutual admiration are necessary in a good life.
Relationships
is the contemplation of unchangeable truths.
Reason
It is the capacity to make decisions in the sphere of what can be changed.
Reason
Theoretical and practical reasons are ________ that are central parts of the good life.
Virtues
Includes learning to act according to reason
Virtues
Is the root of his or her inner strength
Character
who led Israel, had authored the Book of Ecclesiastes in which he stated that to fear God and keep His commandments are fundamental duties of man.
King Solomon
She provides a novel arrow model that illustrates the essential steps towards a good life
Anne Birgitta Pessi
Novel arrow model of a good life:
Relationship
Balance
Health
Secure income
fulfilling oneself
values and spirituality
work and leisure
the most central step toward a good life
Relationships
A very significant theme in this step is peace of mind, including elements of equilibrium, safety, being at peace with oneself, contentment, and physical/physic/mental well-being.
Balance
