Unit 1: Identity
Who said "The Unexamined Life is not worth living"?
Socrates.
Socrates.
What makes a life meaningful: happiness, pleasure, or living morally?
Philosophers like Aristotle believed that a meaningful life comes from living morally and developing values.
Is art more about copying reality or helping us understand emotions and life?
Many people believe art is more about helping us understand emotions, ideas, and life experiences.
What did Descartes mean when he said, "I think, therefore I am"_
He meant that if he is able to think, then he must exist.
Which philosopher said, "Happiness is activity in accordance with virtue"?
Aristotle.
Does Confucianism suggest that meaning in life comes more from society and relationships than individual freedom?
Yes, Confucianism emphasizes relationships, family, and social responsibility.
Do you think art can ever be truly "good" or "bad", or is it all opinion?
Art is mostly subjective, so different people can have different opinions about it.
What is the Dream Conjecture?
The idea that we cannot always be sure whether we are awake or dreaming.
What is the Golden Mean?
The idea that virtue is found between two extremes.
Can a person live a meaningful life in society that has inequality or injustice?
Yes, but inequality and injustice can make it more difficult.
Is beauty found in perfection, or also in imperfection and flaws?
Beauty can be found in both perfection and imperfection, as shown by the Japanese idea Wabi-sabi.
According to Tristan Harris, how are social media platforms similar to slot machines?
They use rewards, notifications, and surprises to keep people coming back and checking their phones.
In Aristotle's Golden Mean, what virtue lies between cowardice and foolhardiness?
Courage.
Does globalization help or hurt people's ability to live meaningful lives?
It can do both. It creates opportunities and connections but can also cause challenges and inequalities.
What did the philosopher Plato believe about art?
Plato believed that art is a copy of reality and can be dangerous because it has the power to influence people's thoughts and actions.
What were two important conclusions Descartes reached after doubting everything?
- He believed God exists.
What is the main difference between Mill's and Bentham's utilitarianism?
Bentham focused on the amount of pleasure, while Mill focused on the quality of pleasure.
Is human happiness better measured by wealth and development, or by well-being and sustainability?
Many researches believe well-being and sustainability are better measures because money alone does not guarantee happiness.
What does the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of Wabi-Sabi teach about beauty?
Wabi-Sabi teaches that beauty can be found in things that are imperfect, temporary, and incomplete.