Social Contract and Individual Responsibility

Society enables individuals to thrive by providing opportunities, norms, and relationships that foster development and well-being.

Individuals contribute to positive changes in society by participating in social actions and advocacy, and by upholding common values.

Common good involves considering the well-being of all members of a society, not just oneself.

Society shapes a person's sense of self and values through interactions and norms.

An agreement where individuals give up some freedoms for the common good.

The end of bodily functions, marking the cessation of life and separation of body and soul.

Despite death's inevitability, we have choices that affect our lives and others for better or worse.

Happiness is a state of being made of noble, useful, or pleasurable goods. Noble goods have intrinsic value, useful goods are tools towards goals, and pleasurable goods give experience.

Unpleasantness, discomfort, or pain, physical or mental, in a person's life.

Life's purpose is not just death. The goal is a meaningful life.

The ability of humans to make choices and control their actions using intellect and will.

The choices you make and actions you take lead to either growth in freedom or restrictions.

The absence of external limitations on actions.

Choosing with ethics and avoiding harm to self and others.

Acting willingly and self-determined, out of free will.

The shared awareness and understanding between people, made possible by recognizing both yourself and others.

How a person presents themself to others, often unconsciously.

A genuine and deep connection between two people who truly acknowledge and respect each other.

Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person by putting yourself in their shoes.

Being willing to be present for another person and offer help when needed.

A state where a person views others as objects or means to fulfill personal interests, losing sight of their intrinsic worth and individuality.

Connections built on respect, acceptance, and openness, acknowledging the shared dignity and value of all individuals.

A moral theory that prioritizes responding to the needs of others, emphasizing empathy, compassion, and relationship-building.

Humans instinctively seek connections with others as part of our nature, driven by our need for belonging and social interaction.

The inherent worth and value that every individual possesses, regardless of their differences, prompting us to treat each other with respect.

Suffering, though unpleasant, is seen as crucial for growth and finding meaning in life. Without it, our positive experiences lose significance.

Happiness and suffering are not opposites; they can coexist and enrich our lives, especially as we face our mortality.

We are intersubjective beings, meaning we connect with others and find meaning in those relationships.

The meaning of life lies in embracing our interconnectedness with others, even though we are all mortal.

In the face of death, both happiness and suffering become even more significant, reminding us of the preciousness of life.