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• According to Martin (2012), happiness is liking and appreciating one's life in ways that are demonstrated by having enough fun and a strong sense of purpose.
• RIGHT ACTION - Correct application of norms, premises, presuppositions, rules, standards, or laws Fulfillment of duties and preservation of rights
• BEING GOOD - Possessing character and personal qualities that can be justified by rational reasoning, and Simply abiding by the concept concerning what is right and wrong
• Concept of being Good by Aristotle:

  Beneficial under consideration in various situations which involves cultivating relationships and nurturing character
• Concept of being Good by Timbreza and Gripaldo:

  Good is aligned to what is suitable for Human nature
• Socrates: "the unexamined life is not worth living for"
• THE GOOD LIFE

  “The capacity to enjoy the freedom to do things that you fancy as long as you do not trample others’ rights - that is a good life”
• WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE IN LIFE?

  According to Martin (2012), happiness is liking and appreciating one's life in ways that are demonstrated by having enough fun and a strong sense of purpose.  Human beings universally aspire to lead a satisfying life, but the definition of a "good life" varies across different individuals.
• RIGHT ACTION

  ·        Correct application of norms, premises, presuppositions, rules, standards, or laws

  ·        Fulfillment of duties and preservation of rights
• BEING GOOD

  ·        Possessing character and personal qualities that can be justified by rational reasoning

  ·        Simply abiding by the concept concerning what is right and wrong
• ARISTOTLE

  Beneficial under consideration in various situations which involves cultivating relationships and nurturing character
• TIMBREZA AND GRIPALDO

  Good is aligned to what is suitable for Human nature
• • SOCRATES: The Unexamined life is not worth living
• INTROSPECTION

  is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings. In psychology, the process of introspection relies on the observation of one's mental state, while in a spiritual context it may refer to the examination of one's soul.
• SELF-AWARENESS

  is all about having an understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, values, beliefs, and actions.
• ARISTOTLE

  Leading a happy life is synonymous with living a good life.

  The essence of a fulfilling life
• • ·        EUDAIMONIA has no one-word translation in English. Hursthouse describes it as a combination of well-being, happiness and flourishing. It is the ultimate goal of a human being, a part of her function. The virtues are therefore human needs that benefit their possessor.
• STEVE MUELLER

  ·        It is a desirable state marked by a high standard of living

  ·        It adheres to ethical and moral law

  ·        It is a more holistic view of good life
• MARTIN HEIDEGGER

  being authentic does not require some exceptional effort or discipline, like meditation. Rather, it entails a kind of shift in attention and engagement, a reclaiming of oneself, from the way we typically fall into our everyday ways of be
• CONCEPT OF AUTHENTICITY

  questions about the very essence of good life.
• MODERN TECHNOLOGY

  Paved the way for research and development

  Given rise to multitude opportunities

  Altered perceptions

  Rise of genetic engineering, nanotechnology and cybernetics
• THE GOOD LIFE

  “The capacity to enjoy the freedom to do things that you fancy as long as you do not trample others’ rights”
• According to Martin (2012), happiness is liking and appreciating one's life in ways that are demonstrated by having enough fun and a strong sense of purpose.  Human beings universally aspire to lead a satisfying life, but the definition of a "good life" varies across different individuals

  • Particularly, it is characterized by moral integrity and goodness, authenticity, mental wellness, self-fulfillment, and meaningfulness.
• RIGHT ACTION Traer (2007)

  • Correct application of norms, premises, presuppositions, rules, standards, or laws 
  • Fulfillment of duties and preservation of rights 
• BEING GOOD  Traer (2007)

  • Possessing character and personal qualities that can be justified by rational reasoning 
  • Simply abiding by the concept concerning what is right and wrong
• Aristotelian perspective

  • comprehensibility of "good" hinges on what is beneficial for the specific entity under consideration.
  • Being "good" involves nurturing character and cultivating relationships.
  • Human beings possess a rational mind and free will.
• SOCRATES

  • "the unexamined life is not worth living for"
  • underscores the significance of introspection and self-awareness.
  • a life devoid of self-reflection lacks value.
  • The concept of a worthwhile existence is intricately tied to the process of introspection and learning from one's experiences.
  • To truly appreciate the value of life, one must engage in critical self-examination.
• INTROSPECTION

  is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings. In psychology, the process of introspection relies on the observation of one's mental state, while in a spiritual context it may refer to the examination of one's soul
• SELF-AWARENESS

  is all about having an understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, values, beliefs, and actions. 
• ARISTOTLE

  • Eudaimonia serves as the essence of a fulfilling life.
  • attainment of Eudaimonia can only be realized through a life characterized by virtue.
  • viewed the good life as a life built upon relationships. 
  • Aristotle argued that human beings naturally seek fulfillment through their connections with others
  • Experiencing the good life is intrinsically tied to achieving a state of well-being that is influenced by our relationships, actions, and interactions with the world around us.
• STEVE MUELLER

  • It is a desirable state marked by a high standard of living 
  • pursuing a good life can involve the quest for wealth, material possessions, or luxuries.
  • It adheres to ethical and moral law 
  • It is a more holistic view of good life
• • EUDAIMONIA - Hursthouse describes it as a combination of well-being, happiness and flourishing. It is the ultimate goal of a human being, a part of her function. The virtues are therefore human needs that benefit their possessor.
• MARTIN HEIDEGGER

  • an influential existentialist philosopher
  • revolves around the concept of authenticity
  • Authentic life – by the acknowledgment of the inevitability of death.
  • individuals are called to live in alignment with their own choices and decisions, forming a life that is shaped by the meaning and purpose they have defined for themselves.
• MODERN TECHNOLOGY

  • Paved the way for research and development 
  • Given rise to multitude opportunities
  • Altered perceptions 
  • Rise of genetic engineering, nanotechnology and cybernetics