Lesson 6: On Suffering Flashcards
- experience of unpleasantness, discomfort, and pain
- associated with threats to human existence or the lack of pleadure or happiness in life
suffering
physical sensations such as discomfort, hunger, distress, and pain
physical suffering
emotional and mental states such as depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and grief
mental suffering
refers to fear and anxiery
angst
crisis brought about when a person begins to question his or her purpose and reason for being
existential dread
feeling of weariness and discontent brought about by a lack of interest
ennui
two major philosophical views regarding human suffering
- suffering is an undesirable human condition, and humans naturally seek pleasure and avoid pain
- suffering is essential because it defines human existence
believes that human existence is characterized by suffering caused by man’s inability to meet his unlimited wants and desires
pessimistic view
propose that human suffering is caused by desire, and that suffering will only end through the elimination of worldly desires
four noble truths
buddhist philosophy considers suffering as a defining feature of human ______.
existence
hinduism believes that suffering is closely tied to spiritual progress and that all suffering ends when a person attains ______.
enlightenment
True or False
- suffering is inevitable, and that man is meant to suffer
- certain forms of suffering can be beneficial and can result to personal growth and development
True
For Sefler, these two go hand-in-hand in defining a person’s views on his life’s experiences, and a balance between positive and negative experiences will result in a well adjusted, functional person
suffering and happiness
philosophical branch which tries to reconcile the existence of a benevolent, all-good God with the reality of suffering in the world
Theodicy
Origen considers the world as “_________” where suffering plays a role in educating and healing the person
“a school and hospital for souls”
True or False
considers suffering as a means to achieve a higher meaning in life
True
means that a person employs in dealing with difficult life situations and involves a conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems
coping
Epicureans believe that sufferings can be avoided by seeking these things in life and avoiding?
seeking only the pleasurable things in life and avoiding those that cause harm or pain
Nietzsche’s view on suffering which emphasize the individual’s role in adversity
when faced with difficulties, a person should not blame others or external factors but rather take responsibility for it
believes that the purpose of a person’s existence is to make other people happy
humanitarianism
is need for people recover from traumatic experiences more quickly
social support
