2024-6-Stud-Copy-Part-2-L-6-THE-GOOD-LIFESTS-FILE.pptx

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1. Good Life- according to the different schools of thoughts

2. 1. MATERIALISM In terms of human flourishing, matter is what makes us attain happiness. Materialism is a theory or belief that claims that the material things that we possess is the one that give us ultimate happiness. We see this at work with most people who are clinging on to material wealth as the primary source of meaning of their existence.

3. Theory of Materialism and Quality of Life ( M.Joseph Sirgy ) This theory of materialism claims that overall satisfaction is referred to as the Quality of Life which is partly determined by the satisfaction of our STANDARD OF LIVING Standard of Living is determined through evaluation of the ACTUAL Standard of living VS. a set of goal Materialists have greater DISSATISFACTION with Standard of Living compared with non-materialist

4. Causes of DISSATISFACTION Standard of Living goals are INFLATED and UNREALISTICALLY HIGH (usually influenced by social companions) They engage in equity comparisons involving work and income How is your standard of living goal influenced by the social media and the people around you?

5. 2.HEDONISM

6. What are the “pleasures” that young people nowadays engage in? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8. 9. 10.

7. Hedonism The Hedonists see the end goal of life is acquiring pleasure . ( There is absence of pain) Pleasure has always been the priority of hedonists. For them life is obtaining and indulging in pleasure because life is limited. They believe that pleasure give meaning to their life without thinking of the future. The mantra of this school of thought is the famous, “Eat, drink and merry for tomorrow we will die . Hedonism ignores all other values such as freedom or fairness when evaluating right and wrong.

8. 3.STOICISM

9. 3. STOICISM This term refers to a form of ancient Greek philosophy, which according to its advocates, offers some sage advice on how to live a more meaningful life. The Stoics believed that everything we face in life, however difficult it may be, is an opportunity to respond with virtue . According to the members of this school of philosophy, acting or RESPONDING WITH VIRTUE is the foundation of all happiness, success, meaning, honour, and love. But how did they define this ethical principle ? ( https://mindowl.org/4-stoic-virtues/ 11/14/22)

10. CORE Virtues that guide the philosophy of Stoicism 1. wisdom , 2. justice , 3. temperance , and 4. courage . These virtues helped Stoics navigate life and make decisions in a more measured, patient, non-judgemental, and unreactive way . https://mindowl.org/4-stoic-virtues/ 11/14/22

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12. Responding with virtue ( stoicquotes.cm ) .Identify things that are outside of your control that made you react negatively. 3. Based on stoic philosophy, How will you respond with virtue to the those things that are NOT within your control ?

13. * This is captured in the Aristotle quote: “ “ One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy.” ―   Aristotle,  The Nicomachean Ethics

14. Basically, achieving goodness or virtue can’t be achieved overnight — it’s something that you must cultivate every day through your actions.

15. HUMANISM

16. Humanism i s another school of thought that espouses the freedom of man to (1) carve his own destiny and to (2) legislate his own laws , (3) free from the shackles of a God that monitors and controls.

17. For humanists, Man is literally the captain of his own ship . They see themselves not merely as stewards of the creation but as individuals who are in control of themselves and the world outside them.

18. Ruth Fremson /The New York Times https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-abortion-rights-protests

19. Humanism & S&T 1. As a result of the motivation of the humanist, current scientists eventually turned to technology in order to ease the difficulty of life. 2. Scientists of today meanwhile are ready to confront more sophisticated attempts at altering the world for the benefit of humanity. 3. Some people now are willing to tamper with time and space in the name of technology . https ://www.scribd.com/presentation/538808766/Module-4-the-Good-Life

20. Quick Questions: What makes the Humanists Independent on God? Is fighting for your right always right? Why? Why not?

21. THEISM

22. * Most people find the meaning of their lives using God as the fulcrum of their existence. The Philippines is considered as the only Christian nation in Asia. They believe in a supernatural reality called heaven. Is this true? The ultimate basis of happiness for theists is the communion with God

23. Quick Questions: 1. Do you commune with God? How? Do you find happiness in communing with Him? 2. How do you listen to Him? 3. What kind of happiness God can give you?

24. So, How is your life ?

25. The end! Thank you for your attention!

26. References: https:// www.scribd.com/presentation/538808766/Module-4-the-Good-Life https://mwtb.org/products/why-am-i-here?