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M4S2 Flashcards

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What is flourishing in human endeavors?

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Flourishing is the highest good and the ultimate aim of all human actions.

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What does flourishing mean in ancient philosophy?

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It refers to living the best life through excellent human activity, also known as Eudaimonia.

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Who defined the well-lived life as Eudaimonia?

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Ancient philosophers, according to Ceslas Spicq.

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What is Eudaimonia translated to?

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Flourishing or happiness.

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What is the Stoic Happiness Triangle?

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It explains core Stoic teachings on how to achieve flourishing.

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What book features the Stoic Happiness Triangle?

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The Little Book of Stoicism.

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According to Stoics, how can true flourishing be achieved?

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By living a life separate from fickle emotions.

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First part of the Stoic Happiness Triangle?

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Live with Areté: Be your best version in the here and now.

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Second part of the Stoic Happiness Triangle?

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Focus on What You Control: Focus on things within your control.

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Third part of the Stoic Happiness Triangle?

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Take Responsibility: Take responsibility for your own life and responses.

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What is Immanuel Kant’s vision of ethics?

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Ethics should be based on duty, not individual flourishing or happiness.

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According to Kant, what is the highest good?

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The attainment of both virtue and happiness at the same time.

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Is there a necessary connection between virtue and happiness, according to Kant?

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No, virtue and happiness are not always connected.

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What does Kant say about happiness?

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Happiness is important but not the sole measure of ethical decisions.

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How does Kant define real well-being?

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By cultivating good will with the world, not focusing solely on happiness.

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How is Kant’s ethics described?

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It can be seen as a form of egoistic hedonism (hedonistic egoism).

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What is Kant’s view on happiness?

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Happiness is a desired end, with other things being means to achieve it.

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How does Kant describe happiness in relation to peace of mind?

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Happiness is tranquility of mind or ataraxia.

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How does Kant define virtues?

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Virtues are rational behaviors that lead to Eudaimonia.

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How does Kant view virtues in relation to happiness?

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Virtues are means to happiness, chosen for pleasure.

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What is Epicurus’ view on actions?

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Actions should be measured by the happiness or pleasure they produce.

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How does Epicurus define happiness?

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Happiness is the presence of pleasure and absence of pain.

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What does Epicurus believe about pursuing happiness?

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We should pursue happiness not just for ourselves but for all sentient beings.

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How does John Stuart Mill’s view on happiness differ from pleasure?

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Mill believed happiness, not pleasure, should be the standard of utility.

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What did Jeremy Bentham believe regarding pleasure and pain?

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Pleasure and pain govern human actions and determine what we ought to do.

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What is the basic principle of Utilitarianism?

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The greatest happiness (pleasure) for the greatest number of people.

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Who coined the term Eudaimonia?

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Aristotle.

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What was Aristotle’s belief about becoming virtuous?

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Virtue leads to flourishing (Eudaimonia), which is the pinnacle of humanity.

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What is the desired end of all human actions according to Aristotle?

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Flourishing (Eudaimonia).

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What are the four aspects of human nature according to Aristotle?

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Physical, emotional, social, and rational being.

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How does Aristotle define man?

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Man is a rational creature who lives in societies (poleis).

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