MIDTERM 01 - The Good Life Flashcards
School of thought led by Democritus and Leucippus; states that only material entities matter
Materialism
Materialism is a school of thought led by __________ and __________
Democritus, Leucippus
School of thought led by Epicurus; states that life is about obtaining and indulging in pleasure because life is limited
Hedonism
Hedonism is a school of thought led by __________
Epicurus
__________ see the end goal of life in acquiring pleasure
Hedonists
School of thought led by Epicurus; states that in order to generate happiness, one must learn to distance oneself and be apathetic
Stoicism/Apatheia
Is transitory and doesn’t cover all aspects
Pleasure
2 things that are based on the subjective views of others
Fame, Honor
Can be achieved by living well and doing well
Happiness
Term that refers to happiness or welfare, human flourishing, or prosperity; it transcends all aspects of life for it is about living well and doing well in whatever one does
Eudaimonia
Term that means excellence of any kind; includes moral virtue
Arete
Two types of virtue
Intellectual, Moral
Virtue of thought; is achieved through education, time, and experience (Types of virtue)
Intellectual virtue
Virtue of character; is achieved through habitual practice (Types of virtue)
Moral virtue
Developed by repeatedly being unselfish (Key moral virtues)
Generosity