HAPPINESS Flashcards
2 Factors that determine the means of being happy
State of Mind
Experiences in Life
Meaning “Good Spirit”
Eudaimonia
this refers to a person’s state of well - being or happiness, this was term was also used by the Ancient Greeks
Eudaimonia
This Philosopher views Happiness if you have these factors: Living a moral life, Practicing virtues, fulfilling personal duties, controlling desire
Plato
This Philosopher views Happiness as “is the primary reason for human action, and one becomes happy through the practice of virtues and accumulation of achievements”
Aristotle
is the primary reason for human action, and one becomes happy through the practice of virtues and accumulation of achievements.
Happiness
This Philosopher views Happiness as “means a life of peace that is free from fear and discomfort”
Epicureans
means a life of peace that is free from fear and discomfort
Happiness
This Philosopher views Happiness as “is the union with God”
St. Augustin & St Aquinas
is the union with God.
Happiness
This Philosopher views Happiness as “is based on the greatest happiness principal which suggests that a person’s actions are considered moral or desirable when they produce the greatest happiness for other people.”
Utilitarianism
is based on the greatest happiness principle which suggests that a person’s actions are considered moral or desirable when they produce the greatest happiness for other people.
Happiness
This Philosopher views Happiness as “is having whole life satisfaction, where a person can evaluate his life experiences and determine his level of satisfaction with how he has lived life.”
Contemporary Philosphers
This Philosopher views Happiness as ““satisfaction with one’s life as a whole,” viewing past experiences, present condition, and future goals with satisfaction.
Wladyslaw Tatarkiewicz
is “satisfaction with one’s life as a whole,” viewing past experiences, present condition, and future goals with satisfaction.
Happiness
This Philosopher views Happiness as “is based on total-life pattern, feeling constant joy and enthusiasm in life.”
Richard Brandt
is based on total-life pattern, feeling constant joy and enthusiasm in life.
Happiness
This Philosopher views Happiness as “A person is happy if he can look back at past experiences and have a positive evaluation of his condition.”
“Happiness is brought by a sense of well-being in
having lived a life that is enriching and rewarding.”
Wayne Sumner
What type of Happiness is it if A person is happy if he can look back at past experiences and have a positive evaluation of his condition.
Cognitive
Three Distinct Elements of Happiness
Contentment
Welfare
Dignity
What type of Happiness is it if Happiness is brought by a sense of well-being in having lived a life that is enriching and rewarding.
Affective
satisfaction with one’s life
Contentment
satisfaction of a person’s wants and desires
Welfare
ability to control and define own’s destiny
Dignity
United Nations declared happiness as a “ “ in 2011
fundamental human goal
what organization declared happiness as a fundamental human goal? and when?
United Nations
2011
When did United Nations publish the World Happiness Report
2012
What is the ranking of the Philippines in the World Happiness Report
53rd
True happiness is not just about personal satisfaction but also about considering the well - being of others
Ethical Responsibility
Personal actions must align with the general welfare, ensuring they contribute positively to society
Moral Actions
This Philosopher’s perspective on Happiness is “Happiness stems from purposeful planning and setting worth while life goals.
The ultimate goal for true happiness is the pursuit of knowledge.”
Aristotle
This Philosopher’s perspective on Happiness is “Happiness arises from enjoying simple pleasures and living a virtuous life.
Reject the pursuit of artificial goals like wealth and
status, which do not define happiness”
Epicurean
Four factors that determine how can one really live a happy life
being able to deal with unhappiness
having a support system
maintaining balance between daily activites, career and leisure
having a sense of purpose
