CHAPTER 8

• Good life


  A desirable state marked by a high standard of living, reflecting the material and economic aspects of life; an adherence to ethical and moral laws; a worthwhile, honest, and meaningful existence
• Right action


  Pertains to the correct application of norms, premises, presuppositions, rules, standards, or laws; involves the fulfillment of duties and the preservation of rights
• Good action


  Relates to possessing character and personal qualities that can be justified by rational reasoning; simply abiding by the concept concerning what is right and wrong
• Aristotle's perspective on the 'good'

  Being 'good' involves nurturing character and cultivating relationships
• Timbreza and Gripaldo's notion of what is 'good' for human nature

  'Good' is that which aligns with and is suitable for human nature
• Eudaimonia


  The essence of a fulfilling life; leading a happy life is synonymous with living a good life
• Socrates' perspective on the good life

  The unexamined life is not worth living; the value of life is tied to the process of introspection and learning from one's experiences
• Aristotle's perspective on the good life

  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's characterization of the Good Life

  A desirable state marked by a high standard of living, reflecting the material and economic aspects of life; an adherence to ethical and moral laws; a worthwhile, honest, and meaningful existence
• Heidegger's perspective on the authentic life

  Characterized 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 has a profound influence on the way people perceive and value various aspects of life
• Areas influenced by technology

  • Genetic engineering
  • Fashion
• The emergence of nanotechnology, cybernetics, and wireless technology has changed how people connect, communicate, and function
• Perspectives on defining the good life

  • Hedonism (attaining pleasure)
  • Epicureanism (moderate pleasure, anything in excess is bad)