Philosophy of Happiness Lecture Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts discussed in the Philosophy of Happiness lecture, providing definitions and explanations to aid in understanding for the upcoming exam.

Philosophy

The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

Intrinsically Motivated

An action that is driven by internal rewards or personal satisfaction rather than external rewards.

LSAT

Law School Admission Test, a standardized test for prospective law students.

Hedonism

The ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of satisfaction of desires) is the highest good.

Eudaimonia

A Greek word often translated as 'happiness' or 'flourishing', representing a life well lived.

Mindfulness

The psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment.

Epistemology

The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge.

Ethics

The philosophical study of morality, examining what is right and wrong, good and bad.

Metaphysics

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and being.

Cārvāka

An ancient Indian materialistic philosophy that advocates for empirical and sensory experiences.

The Experience Machine

A thought experiment proposed by Robert Nozick to illustrate the differences between pleasure and reality.

Qualitative Hedonism

A version of hedonism that prioritizes qualitative aspects of pleasure over mere quantity.

Attitudinal Hedonism

The view that happiness is determined by one's attitude towards life and experiences.

Desire Satisfaction Theory

The theory that happiness consists in the satisfaction of one's desires.

Journaling

The practice of regularly writing down thoughts, experiences, and reflections.

Ahiṃsā

A principle of non-violence and non-harm in Jaina and Buddhist philosophies.

Wu-Wei

A Daoist concept meaning 'effortless action' or 'non-doing', signifying an approach to life embracing spontaneity.

Ubuntu

An African philosophy emphasizing shared humanity and interconnectedness.

No-Self (Anātman)

The Buddhist concept that denies the existence of a permanent, unchanging self.

Interbeing

The Buddhist idea that all things are interconnected and cannot exist independently.

Nirvāṇa

The state of liberation and freedom from suffering in Buddhism.

Mindful Eating

Bringing awareness to the act of eating, focusing on the sensory experience and emotions involved.