W1L2 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Epicurus thought all behavior can be reduced to seeking of _______ and ________
Pleasure and avoidance of pain.
What did Epicurus think was the ultimate goal?
Happiness
According to hedonism, _________ is only needed to decide on the trade-off between immediate pleasure and long-term happiness.
Intellect
Who believe that emotions are like drugs and “pervert” reason?
Plato.
Which philosopher said something along the lines of: human existence amounts to a struggle between the passions and the impartial spectator?
Adam Smith
Who said: “Reason is, and ought only to be, the slave of the passions?”
David Hume
Who though we are social animals?
Darwin.
According to Aristotle, what do we need to do to understand the world?
Know ourselves.
According to Aristotle, where do emotions come from?
Beliefs and desires
Aristotle saw emotions and motivations as tied to ________
Virtues.
Classical conditioning is related to __________
Behaviorism.
Who conducted the Little Albert experiment?
John Watson
What is the main belief behind hedonism?
All behavior can be reduced to seeking of pleasure and avoidance of pain.
According to Hume, what motivates action?
Passions
What is empiricism?
All knowledge is derived from sensory experiences.
Which philosopher endorsed empiricism?
John Locke
