Robert and Edward Skidelsky - Reimagining the Good Life 3/3

The video features a discussion with Robert and Edward about their book on the good life, exploring how much is enough for a fulfilling life. They identify seven basic goods essential for the good life, drawing from philosophical and religious traditions. The conversation delves into the metaphor of Faust in capitalism, highlighting the historical shift in views on greed and economic growth. Keynes' perspective on economic growth and human wants is examined, emphasizing the relative nature of desires and the need for a better understanding of the good life.

What is the main question the authors aim to address in their book?

• How to live a religious life

• How to increase GDP

• How much is enough for a good life

• How to become wealthy

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven basic goods identified by the authors?

• Friendship

• Health

• Wealth

• Leisure

What metaphor do the authors use to discuss the process of greed and capitalism?

• The Iliad

• The Divine Comedy

• Faust

• The Odyssey

According to the authors, what did Keynes believe about the evils of capitalism?

• They were unnecessary

• They were necessary for long-term growth

• They were beneficial for society

• They were avoidable

What did Adam Smith believe would eventually happen in a capitalist society?

• It would collapse

• It would reach a stationary state

• It would become more equitable

• It would continue to grow indefinitely

What mistake did Keynes make according to the authors?

• Underestimating the power of capitalism

• Neglecting the relative nature of human wants

• Overestimating the role of government

• Ignoring the importance of GDP

What does the road of excess supposedly lead to, according to William Blake?

• The City of Gold

• The Garden of Eden

• The Tower of Greed

• The Palace of Wisdom