The Meaning of Life- It's that simple!

Instrumental value is something that has value because of what it is, and not because of what it leads to. It has value in and of itself.

• True

• False

Philosophy that claims that the only intrinsically good thing is happiness/pleasure and the only intrinsically bad thing is suffering/pain.

(a)  

What is the meaning of life to a hedonist?

Click on all of the guidelines Epicurus gives for following a hedonist life

• Do not choose pleasures that result in more suffering in the long run

• Do not ever choose pains

• Some pains should be chosen if they lead to more pleasure in the long run

• Simple living, simple diets allows for those rare moments of indulgence to be enjoyed more (maximizing pleasure)

• Seek pleasures of the mind over pleasures of the flesh (although both are intrinsically good)

What is the meaning of life according to the Dalai Lama?

Click on the Dalai Lama's guidelines to achieving a meaningful life.

• Tending to physical and mental needs

• Mental happiness needs the most devoted effort and is the most influential

• Physical happiness is unimportant

• Cultivating love and compassion for others

What are examples the Dalai Lama gives as evidence for our need of love?

A firm commitment and wish founded in reason to help others obtain happiness and overcome problems (two word answer)

(a)  

What we must diminish in order to follow True Compassion

• Physical needs, because they distract from mental development

• Anger and hatred, because they eclipse our rationality and can be used for evil

Why does the Dalai Lama claim that enemies are our best teachers?