Question 1

In Hemingway's story "In Another Country," a character says after his wife's death that a man should not marry-"He should not place himself in a position to lose. He should find things he cannot lose." With these words, the character illustrates the outlook of which philosophy?

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Question 2

Epicurean happiness means

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Epicurean happiness involves seeking pleasure through moderation and avoiding pain, rather than indulging excessively.

Question 3

According to Buddhism, the first of the Four Noble Truths is

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The first of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism is that life is filled with suffering (often translated as pain or dissatisfaction).

Question 4

Gandhi is considered an example of moksha because he

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Moksha in Hindu philosophy refers to liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth and is often associated with living a life of righteousness and nonviolence. Gandhi devoted his life to nonviolence, which aligns with the principles of moksha.

Question 5

In Buddhist philosophy, both Hinayana and Mahayana refer to

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Hinayana and Mahayana are two paths to happiness in Buddhist philosophy.

Question 6

Cervantes's Don Quixote presents happiness as

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Cervantes's Don Quixote suggests that happiness involves accepting the imperfections of life and finding joy in the journey, rather than escaping into fantasy or equating happiness with financial success.

Question 7

Thomas à Becket's martyrdom is an example of

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Thomas à Becket's martyrdom is an example of stoicism, as it reflects enduring suffering and pain for a cause or principle, in this case, his religious beliefs and opposition to King Henry II's interference in church matters.

Question 8

The version of happiness that involves reflection on how life is being lived is

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Aristotelian happiness, or eudaimonia, involves reflection on how life is being lived, focusing on virtue and the fulfillment of one's potential.

Question 9

If a person partakes in pleasure moderately, that person is exhibiting

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Epicureanism advocates for the pursuit of pleasure in moderation, emphasizing a balanced and thoughtful approach to enjoyment.

Question 10

In comedies such as Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, happiness is presented mainly as

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The answer of In comedies such as Shakespeare's A Midsummer...

Question 11

An idea central to Aristotle's notion of happiness is that

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Aristotle believed that happiness (eudaimonia) is achieved through a life of virtue and reason, where rational activity in accordance with virtue is essential for a fulfilling and good life.

Question 12

The philosopher most associated with stoicism is

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Zeno of Citium is the philosopher most associated with the founding of Stoicism, an ancient Greek school of philosophy.

Question 13

The philosophy closely associated with carpe diem is

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Hedonism is a philosophy that emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment, which aligns with the concept of "carpe diem" or "seize the day."

Question 14

The idea that happiness is more one's response to circumstances than the circumstances themselves is central to

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Stoicism teaches that happiness comes from within and is based on one's response to external events, rather than the events themselves.

Question 15

For Aristotle, happiness is

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Aristotle believed that happiness (eudaimonia) is achieved through living a life of virtue and fulfilling one's potential, rather than through transient experiences or external circumstances.

Question 16

Viktor Frankl's philosophy can be summarized as

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Frankl's philosophy, particularly in his book "Man's Search for Meaning," emphasizes that the size of human suffering is relative and that individuals can find meaning in life even amidst suffering.

Question 17

Anne Frank's persistently forgiving attitude and reluctance to see anyone as bad mark her as happy according to the standards of

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Aristotle's concept of happiness involves virtue and moral character, where a forgiving attitude aligns with his idea of eudaimonia, or flourishing through virtuous living.

Question 18

The philosophy that holds pleasure is to be experienced primarily through the senses is

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Hedonism is the philosophy that holds pleasure, especially sensory pleasure, as the highest good and primary aim of human life.

Question 19

In Buddhism, freedom from pain comes from

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In Buddhism, freedom from pain and suffering is achieved by following the Eightfold Path, which is a guide to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing individuals from attachments and desires that cause suffering.

Question 20

"All you can eat" buffets and open bars at weddings are examples of

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These examples reflect hedonism, which is the pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence, as they offer unlimited food and drink for enjoyment.

Quiz 12: Happiness