THE GOOD LIFE

Introduction
“The task of understanding things in the world runs parallel with the
job of truly getting into what will make the soul flourish” – Plato
Aristotle and How we all Aspire for a Good
Life
Happiness as the Goal of a Good Life
1. Materialism- Material wealth as the primary source of meaning of
existence.
2. Hedonism- see the end goal of life in acquiring pleasure
3. Stoicism- happiness can only be attained by practicing apathy.
4. Theism- people find meaning of their lives using God as a fulcrum of
their existence
5. Humanism- espouses the freedom of man to carve his own destiny
 SUMMARY
• Man is constantly in pursuit of the good life.
• Every person has his perspective when it comes to what comprises
the good life.
 ACTIVITIES
1. Good Life Collage
Cut out pictures that demonstrate how technology has made the man’s desire
for a happy life more realizable. Explain how these technological advancements
have made the campaign for the attainment of good life easier.

2. Compare and Contrast

Identify 2 modes of doing the same thing where one involves a more
technologically advanced method. Example: Snail mail vs. e-mail