PHIL 1033 Exam #2 Study Guide Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards derived from key concepts discussed in PHIL 1033 focusing on life meaning, philosophy of technology, and desire.

The Blob

A case that shows lack of active engagement in activities leading to a life without meaning.

The Useless

A person engaged in activities but does not regard them with much value, thus lacking meaningfulness.

The Bankrupt

Someone who sees value in their activities but fails to succeed at them, thus lacking a meaningful life.

Wolf's first criterion for a life of meaning

Active engagement in activities allows for a meaningful life.

Wolf's second criterion for a life of meaning

Engaging in activities regarded as having value.

Wolf's third criterion for a life of meaning

Success in one's endeavors contributes to a meaningful life.

Wolf's fourth criterion for a life of meaning

Pursuits must possess actual value beyond subjective experience.

Mere experience of value

This is insufficient for a meaningful life without actual underlying value.

Epiphany

A realization that something previously thought meaningful is not.

Narcissists and solipsists

Individuals who fail to appreciate the value of others.

Freedom of action

The ability to satisfy one's desires without obstruction.

Freedom of will

Control over one's desires and choices.

Wanton

A person who does not care about their desires and accepts them uncritically.

First-order desires

Basic desires classified on a scale of inclination and volition.

Second-order desires

Desires about one's desires, advocating for more conscious motivation.

Enframing

The societal tendency of technology to prioritize efficiency and immediate gratification.

Correct vs True

Correct claims are accurate but may lack completeness; true claims encapsulate the full reality.

Poesis

The process of intentional creation or production, contrasting nature and technology.

Material cause

What something is made from.

Formal cause

The idea or design blueprint of something.

Final cause

The purpose or goal behind an item.

Efficient cause

The individual or entity responsible for creating or causing something.

Weak desires

Desires that lack strong motivation or determination.

Strong desires

Motivations that are highly prioritized and pursued firmly.

Physis

Natural, unhurried processes of growth or creation.

Techné

Artificial processes of creation or production by human beings.

Objective value

Value that exists independently of personal belief or perception.

Subjective experience

Personal interpretation of value that does not guarantee actual worth.

Technological impact on society

Influences that technology has on how we think, act, and perceive reality.

Social isolation

A situation exacerbated by technological advancements that discourage deep interactions.

Long creative processes

Time-consuming activities that may cultivate patience and deeper understanding.

Fears of technology

Concerns regarding the potential for technological advancements to negatively impact human experience.

Overcoming enframing

The process of freeing oneself from the narrow perspectives imposed by technology.