Eudaimonia/Arete Flashcards
(7 cards)
0
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What is Eudaimonia not?
A
Happiness
1
Q
What is Eudaimonia?
A
“The Good Life” The belief of the best way to live life
2
Q
During Archaic Greece, what did the Greek Culture believe the “good life” consisted of?
A
Power
Prestige
Prosperity
3
Q
What is Arête in regards to people?
A
Virtue
4
Q
What are the two noteworthy beliefs regarding Arête?
A
Eudaimonia is the result of Arête
Arête is inherited rather than acquired
5
Q
What did Philosophers ask in regards to Arête?
A
What is the true nature of Arête?
Does Arête truly lead to Eudaemonia?
Is arête purely hereditary or can it be taught?
6
Q
What is the central question to Eudaimonia?
A
How should we live?
