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HAPPINESS Flashcards

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2 Factors that determine the means of being happy

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State of Mind
Experiences in Life

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Meaning “Good Spirit”

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Eudaimonia

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this refers to a person’s state of well - being or happiness, this was term was also used by the Ancient Greeks

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Eudaimonia

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This Philosopher views Happiness if you have these factors: Living a moral life, Practicing virtues, fulfilling personal duties, controlling desire

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Plato

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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”

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Aristotle

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is the primary reason for human action, and one becomes happy through the practice of virtues and accumulation of achievements.

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Happiness

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This Philosopher views Happiness as “means a life of peace that is free from fear and discomfort”

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Epicureans

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means a life of peace that is free from fear and discomfort

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Happiness

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This Philosopher views Happiness as “is the union with God”

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St. Augustin & St Aquinas

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is the union with God.

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Happiness

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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.”

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Utilitarianism

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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.

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Happiness

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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.”

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Contemporary Philosphers

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This Philosopher views Happiness as ““satisfaction with one’s life as a whole,” viewing past experiences, present condition, and future goals with satisfaction.

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Wladyslaw Tatarkiewicz

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is “satisfaction with one’s life as a whole,” viewing past experiences, present condition, and future goals with satisfaction.

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Happiness

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This Philosopher views Happiness as “is based on total-life pattern, feeling constant joy and enthusiasm in life.”

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Richard Brandt

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is based on total-life pattern, feeling constant joy and enthusiasm in life.

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Happiness

17
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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.”

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Wayne Sumner

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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.

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Cognitive

19
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Three Distinct Elements of Happiness

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Contentment
Welfare
Dignity

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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.

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Affective

20
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satisfaction with one’s life

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Contentment

21
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satisfaction of a person’s wants and desires

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Welfare

22
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ability to control and define own’s destiny

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Dignity

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United Nations declared happiness as a “ “ in 2011

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fundamental human goal

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what organization declared happiness as a fundamental human goal? and when?

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United Nations
2011

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When did United Nations publish the World Happiness Report

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2012

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What is the ranking of the Philippines in the World Happiness Report

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53rd

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True happiness is not just about personal satisfaction but also about considering the well - being of others

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Ethical Responsibility

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Personal actions must align with the general welfare, ensuring they contribute positively to society

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Moral Actions

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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.”

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Aristotle

30
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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”

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Epicurean

31
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Four factors that determine how can one really live a happy life

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being able to deal with unhappiness
having a support system
maintaining balance between daily activites, career and leisure
having a sense of purpose

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