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This document discusses different philosophical views on happiness. It begins by explaining views from ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, who saw happiness as living a virtuous life. It then discusses other views like the Epicureans believing happiness is an absence of pain and fear. The document outlines psychological and economic perspectives on defining and measuring happiness. It concludes by discussing ways philosophers believe a person can live a happy life, such as by setting worthwhile goals that benefit society according to Aristotle.
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Topic 14 on happiness
- 1. DANILO F. MARIBAO PALIPARAN III SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DASMARINAS CITY, CAVITE ON HAPPINESS
- 2. 1. Everyone must make their own way on how to gain points. 2. Must record their own points. 3. 5 points is given to everyone before the class started. 4. Once you hear “what is your score” one must announce their own score and gain points to the first to give the score.
- 4. REVIEW
- 5. 1. defines interpersonal relations as the “self” being aware on himself or herself. QUESTION:
- 7. 2. A philosophical concept that refer to interaction between the self and the other. QUESTION:
- 9. 3. Is considered by philosophers as a defining characteristics of the self- other relationship. QUESTION:
- 11. 4. Referred by Martin Buber as individual presents himself in a certain way when dealing with others. QUESTION:
- 13. 5. Much deeper level of interaction that refers to a genuine relationship established among individuals. QUESTION:
- 15. ACTIVITY:
- 16. Let’s Ponder: What makes you happy? List down your thoughts and ideas on HAPPINESS in the boxes below.
- 17. HAPPINESS IS….. I AM HAPPY WHEN…..
- 18. ANALYSIS:
- 19. 1.How would you describe a “happy life “ 2.Why is it important for a person to be happy?
- 20. ABSTRACTION:
- 21. Happiness, and the means to achieve it, has been an important topic of discussion in Philosophy since ancient times. Various views have emerged to describe a “happy life”, and the steps a person can take to achieve a state of happiness or contentment in life.
- 22. What does it mean to be happy? 1. It can be interpreted as a state of mind? One say that he or she is happy or “is in a good mood” today. One can still maintain happiness even if experiencing difficulties in life.
- 23. 2. It can be an evaluation of one’s experiences in life. In this case, being happy means having a satisfying life that goes well for the person living it.
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- 25. Eudaimonia (good spirit) from Greek word means a person’s state of well- being or happiness. Happiness is something to be achieved and a happy life is a good life.
- 26. Equates Happiness with living a moral life, practicing virtues, fulfilling personal duties, and controlling one’s desire. PLATO
- 27. Happiness is the primary reason for human action, and one becomes happy through the practice of virtues and the accumulation of achievements. ARISTOTLE
- 28. For the Epicureans happiness means life of peace that is free from fear and discomfort. EPICURUS
- 29. St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas – happiness is a union with GOD. A person’s life is lived for the sole purpose of achieving unity with the Divine, and man’s eventual union with God is the epitome of happiness.
- 31. Greatest Happiness Principle The person’s actions are considered moral or desirable when they produce the greatest happiness for other people. Based on this, society should promote activities or actions that produce the greatest happiness or satisfaction for its members.
- 32. Whole Life Satisfaction Where a person is able to evaluate his or her life experiences and determine the level of satisfaction with how he or she has lived life.
- 33. Defines happiness as “satisfaction with one’s life as a whole. Wladyslaw Tatarkiewicz
- 34. This means that one views past experiences, present condition, and future prospects in life with satisfaction.
- 35. Traces a person’s happiness based on a total life pattern-a person should only be satisfied with the life he or she has lived, but must also feel constant joy and enthusiasm in life. Richard Brandt
- 36. Wayne Summer approaches happiness in two ways. Cognitive perspective, one must be able to look back at past experiences have a positive evaluation of his or her condition. Affective side, happiness is brought about by a sense of well being having lived a life is enriching and rewarding.
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- 38. Distinct Elements 1. Contentment, which is satisfaction with one’s life. 2. Welfare, which refer to the satisfaction of person’s wants and desires. 3. Dignity, which defined as the ability to control and define one’s own destiny, and freedom to live a life of one’s choosing.
- 39. Each element of human well-being is independent of each other, a persons often determine their happiness by prioritizing one element over another. One may be contended despite not having enough money, or one may have all the money in the world but still feel unsatisfied in life.
- 40. A, prisoner, who is without freedom, may choose to accept his or her fate and find contentment in the situation. The significance of happiness as a measure of life satisfaction is also recognized
- 41. Psychologists define happiness as a balance between a person’s emotions, moods, and feelings. • Internal factors • Social environment • Interpersonal relationships • Existence of support system
- 42. Economists use socioeconomic data to define happiness and well- being in numerical terms, giving rise to various statistics such as: • Gross National Happiness Index • Gross National Well-Being Index
- 43. This measures consider the over all well-being of countries and take into account various factors: • Sustainable development • Promotion of cultural values • Preservation of environment • Good governance
- 44. The United States recognized happiness as a “fundamental human goal and universal aspiration” as has been issuing a World Happiness Report since 2012.
- 45. Explain: 1. Which philosophical view on happiness is most relevant to your personal experiences? 2. Should happiness be a public concern? In what way can society contribute to personal happiness?
- 46. happiness is what i see every time i look at u
- 47. How can one live a happy life? Ethics plays a significant role in discussing happiness and the means to achieve it. The morality or appropriateness of human actions often revolves around the question of personal satisfaction and the general welfare.
- 48. Aristotle proposes that to achieve happiness: • A person must plan his or her activities • Form a set of life goal to achieve worthwhile life. • Set worthwhile goals that will benefit society • Determine role in society • Devote public service
- 49. Epicureans believes: • Happiness is possible if one enjoys the simple pleasures of life and commits to a life of virtues. • Desire for wealth and status are merely artificial goals and should not define one’s happiness.
- 50. St. Augustine believes: • Happiness cannot be found in the afterlife when the spirit reunites with God. • For Christians to live a life of virtue because it sets us on a road toward achieving happiness.
- 51. Jeremy Bentham believes: * Happiness is achieved through wise decision-making. Emmanuel Kant believes: * Happiness is impossible because of the ever–changing nature of man’s desires.
- 52. Explain: According to philosophers, what are the ways that a person can live a happy life?
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- 54. APPLICATION:
- 55. THINK: Describe your own personal well-being using the graphic organizer. Write how the elements of happiness are evident in your life.
- 57. ASSESSMENT
- 58. 1. What word came from Greek word means a person’s state of well-being or happiness. QUESTION:
- 59. 2. Equates Happiness with living a moral life, practicing virtues, fulfilling personal duties, and controlling one’s desire. QUESTION:
- 60. 3. Happiness is the primary reason for human action, and one becomes happy through the practice of virtues and the accumulation of achievements. QUESTION:
- 61. 4. For the Epicureans happiness means life of peace that is free from fear and discomfort. QUESTION:
- 62. 5. Defines happiness as “satisfaction with one’s life as a whole. QUESTION:
- 63. 1. Eudaimonia 2. PLATO 3. ARISTOTLE 4. EPICURUS 5. Wladyslaw Tatarkiewicz ANSWERS:
- 65. Interview 5 members of your family regarding their thoughts of happiness. Make a journal entry outlining these ideas and submit in short bond paper with a folder.