Self-Mastery, Contemplation, and Servitude Quiz
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What does the text say about happiness?

  • Happiness is not important in life
  • We may get a glimpse of happiness, but it does not last forever (correct)
  • Most of us do not want happiness
  • Happiness is easy to attain and lasts forever
  • What is the mission of life?

  • To end the miseries of material existence and attain a blissful life (correct)
  • To experience failure, sadness, and rejection
  • To constantly chase after life
  • To find lasting happiness
  • What does the text say is important for having a good life according to Socrates and Plato?

  • Serving oneself before others
  • Pursuing wealth and power
  • Examining, reflecting, and questioning the nature of things (correct)
  • Avoiding all passions and desires
  • What is the key to having a good life according to Socrates and Plato?

    <p>Possessing and practicing important virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say is the third dominant idea of what a good life is?

    <p>The Life of Pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say is important for having a good life according to Socrates and Plato?

    <p>Controlling one's passions and desires through reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, which one of the following is NOT a necessary component for a good life?

    <p>Indulgence in all kinds of pleasures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view that pleasures will lead to a good life known as?

    <p>Hedonism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Epicurus, which of the following is NOT a reason why one should not lose oneself to pleasures?

    <p>Pleasures are the only thing that matter for a good life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What three aspects does a good life integrate, according to the text?

    <p>Self-mastery, contemplation and learning, and servitude to society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is credited with suggesting the concept that 'a life of pleasure is a good life'?

    <p>Epicurus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the necessary components for a good life according to Aristotle?

    <p>Indulgence in all kinds of pleasures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an aspect of achieving a good life?

    <p>Pursuing hedonistic pleasures and personal enjoyment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'self-mastery' refer to?

    <p>The ability to have control over one's own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of 'contemplation and learning' according to the text?

    <p>Achieving financial success and material wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'servitude to society' refer to?

    <p>Contributing to the well-being of others and making a positive impact on the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ethics?

    <p>To provide a framework for living a good life and understanding one's rights and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the dilemmas addressed by ethics, according to the text?

    <p>How to achieve financial success</p> Signup and view all the answers

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