Chapter 3: The Good Life

Question 1

She presented a few theories that explain the meaning of life

Answer 1

Susan Wolf

Question 2

one’s “good” is a matter of how he or she feels regarding the quality of his or her experiences.

Answer 2

Hedonistic theory

Question 3

It identifies self-interest with happiness that they explain as the presence of pleasure and absence of pain.

Answer 3

Hedonistic theory

Question 4

a person’s “good” is what one wants most for himself or herself.

Answer 4

Preference Theory

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

Objective List Theory

Question 6

What are the two important elements of a good life?

Answer 6

Happiness and Meaningfulness

Question 7

She listed some components of a good life based on the writings of Aristotle.

Answer 7

Antonia Macaro

Question 8

Antonia Macaro listed some components of a good life which are?

Answer 8

success and material comfort
pleasure
relationship
reason and virtues
character and spirituality

Question 9

It discuses the common perceptions of individuals about a successful life.

Answer 9

“Make a Life Not Just a Living” by Dr. Ron Jenson

Question 10

He presented the 5P’s

Answer 10

Dr. Ron Jenson

Question 11

5P’s

Answer 11

Power, Prestige, Pleasure, Position, and Prosperity

Question 12

is not the ultimate good, but it is good in moderation

Answer 12

Pleasure

Question 13

The best kind of pleasure is derived from being involved in some ?

Answer 13

worthwhile activity

Question 14

Meaningful, pleasant relations with mutual admiration are necessary in a good life.

Answer 14

Relationships

Question 15

is the contemplation of unchangeable truths.

Answer 15

Reason

Question 16

It is the capacity to make decisions in the sphere of what can be changed.

Answer 16

Reason

Question 17

Theoretical and practical reasons are ________ that are central parts of the good life.

Answer 17

Virtues

Question 18

Includes learning to act according to reason

Answer 18

Virtues

Question 19

Is the root of his or her inner strength

Answer 19

Character

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

King Solomon

Question 21

She provides a novel arrow model that illustrates the essential steps towards a good life

Answer 21

Anne Birgitta Pessi

Question 22

Novel arrow model of a good life:

Answer 22

Relationship
Balance
Health
Secure income
fulfilling oneself
values and spirituality
work and leisure

Question 23

the most central step toward a good life

Answer 23

Relationships

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Balance

Question 25

It’s elements include having meaningful things to do, purpose in life, reaching goals, living according to one’s values, and having dreams and joy in life.

Answer 25

Fulfilling oneself

Question 26

is a moral concept, human virtues must constantly kept in mind

Answer 26

Good life