12 Questions
What is the Greek word Eudaimonia commonly translated to in the context of human flourishing?
Human flourishing
What is central to Confucian humanism according to the text?
Learning to be human
What is the 'self' in the context of human flourishing, according to the text?
A center of relationships
What does Plato's tripartite structure of the soul comprise of?
Rational, spirited, and appetitive parts
What is necessary for human flourishing, according to Plato's Republic?
An ordering of the tripartite structure of the soul
What is the outcome of an ordering of the tripartite structure of the soul?
Virtue
What is the primary constituent of Eudaimonia according to Aristotle?
Rational activity in accordance with excellence in virtues
What are the four aspects of human nature according to Aristotle?
Physical, emotional, social and rational
What is the ultimate goal of all human actions according to Aristotle?
Flourishing
What is required for an individual to truly flourish?
Flourishing in all four aspects of human nature
What is the relationship between self-actualization and moral growth?
They are the same thing
What determines the specific choices and actions necessary for human flourishing?
An individual's unique potentialities and circumstances
Explore the concept of human flourishing, its relation to virtue, knowledge, and excellence, and its significance in ancient Greek and Confucian philosophies. Learn how it is achieved through self-transformation and relationships.
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