Week 9 Flashcards
What gives objects value (ex money) ?
Meaning
What is essentialism?
The need for “things” to hold meaning and the meaning bestowed by the indidividual
What is flow state?
Ability to maintain high focus on a meaningful task
What is Hedonism?
Seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
What is eudaemonia?
Living a morally right and meaningful life
What is most commonly proven to boost happiness?
Helping others
What is neoliberalism?
Opposite of humanism. Happiness is subjective and hard to measure and therefore more political values are applied as measures.
What is humanism?
Rational outlook on meaning and association with the self rather than divine entities.
What is good harts law?
When the measure becomes the target.
What is the hedonic treadmill?
having something makes it the new normal
What can undermine kindness?
Payment
What can alter long-term happiness?
Change in meaning
