Happiness Flashcards
1
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What is Epicureanism
A
Happiness can be found through pleasure (ataraxia, meaning tranquility)
The best kind of pleasure is the absence of pain
2
Q
What is stoicism
A
Facing life without passion ( apatheia)
Being indifferent
3
Q
What is G.W.F Hegel’s view on happiness :
A
Happiness is a successful expression of the will
4
Q
Schophenhauer view on happiness
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Happiness is the exercise of the will, a kind of force that is present in the being of everything in the world.
5
Q
Nietzsche take on happiness
A
The will to power ( the will to obey) defines happiness
6
Q
What is the will to meaning?
A
Finding happiness no matter the circumstances because we strive to have meaningful lives
1) looking forward to something
2) having people in our lives to love and care for
