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[2ND YEAR] GE 7 - Science, Technology, and Society > MIDTERM 01 - The Good Life > Flashcards

MIDTERM 01 - The Good Life Flashcards

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School of thought led by Democritus and Leucippus; states that only material entities matter

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Materialism

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Materialism is a school of thought led by __________ and __________

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Democritus, Leucippus

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School of thought led by Epicurus; states that life is about obtaining and indulging in pleasure because life is limited

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Hedonism

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Hedonism is a school of thought led by __________

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Epicurus

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__________ see the end goal of life in acquiring pleasure

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Hedonists

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School of thought led by Epicurus; states that in order to generate happiness, one must learn to distance oneself and be apathetic

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Stoicism/Apatheia

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Is transitory and doesn’t cover all aspects

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Pleasure

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2 things that are based on the subjective views of others

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Fame, Honor

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Can be achieved by living well and doing well

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Happiness

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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

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Eudaimonia

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Term that means excellence of any kind; includes moral virtue

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Arete

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12
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Two types of virtue

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Intellectual, Moral

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Virtue of thought; is achieved through education, time, and experience (Types of virtue)

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Intellectual virtue

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Virtue of character; is achieved through habitual practice (Types of virtue)

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Moral virtue

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Developed by repeatedly being unselfish (Key moral virtues)

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Generosity

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Developed by repeatedly resisting and foregoing every inviting opportunity (Key moral virtues)

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Temperance

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Developed by repeatedly exhibiting the proper action and emotional response in the face of danger (Key moral virtues)

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3 elements of Aristotle’s tripartite soul (RSN)

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Rational, Sensitive, Nutritive

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According to Aristotle, __________ are rational, theoretical, and pratical

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According to Aristotle, __________ are sensitive, partly rational, and exhibits locomotion and perception

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According to Aristotle, __________ are nutritive, non-rational, and exhibits growth, nutrition, and reproduction

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School of thought that involves finding the meaning of life using God as a fulcrum of one’s existence

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School of thought that affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape their own lives

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