Consequentialism is a philosophical theory which centres on leaving the world, or state of affairs, in the best state possible. This theory embodies the saying, “the ends justify the means,” placing additional emphasis on the end rather than the means. Consequentialists believe that a person should not worry about the actions, which they must partake in as long as the consequences of those actions lead to the best possible outcome available to them. The theory does not stop at individual actions
Adultery and the pursuit of happiness. The reasons and conditions argued by Bonnie Steinbock for Adultery are supported by Utilitarianism theory. Adultery is right under some circumstances, as Steinbock says; When your marriage have lack of love, or if your spouse is in vegetable status, this are some of the circumstances that you can commit adultery. (Steinbock, Adultery) Utilitarianism say that if the action is an optimific action, the one that have the best ratio of benefits over drawbacks
of time. In Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s essay “Finding Flow,” he describes this experience as the “flow.” Csikszentmihalyi has been recognized as the founder of positive psychology, and has written many books and articles on these studies. This article in particular presents his “flow” theory, and is one of his best-known works. Csikszentmihalyi believes it is flow experiences, not happiness, that leads to a better life overall. Csikszentmihalyi begins his essay by discussing what it means to live
Ancient Greek philosophers such as Diogenes Laërtius, Aristotle, and Epicurus provide eminent philosophical theories that offer the definition of intrinsic happiness which successfully portray a direct link between an ethical life and happiness, as their theories are essentially philosophies for identifying with an individual’s own morality – in which ‘true happiness’ arises from. Through thorough analysis of extracts from ‘Ethical Virtue: Aristotle, extract from Nicomachean Ethics’, ‘The Stoics
negative reviews. Among the high competition, Alfred Russel Wallace publishes an essay called “On the Tendency of Varieties to Depart Indefinitely from the Original Type” (Heiligman 169). Coincidently, the essay is similar to Charles’ initial theory of natural selection. Darwin is left with disappointment for not completing his theory quick enough. However, he finds the opportunity to now build upon their similar theories; coming up with stronger facts and thoughts. The outcome is the published book
has strongly influenced the scientific study of well-being and its origins (Lambert, Passmore, & Holder, 2015). While it is outside of the scope of this paper to discuss all the theories
Utilitarianism is an ethical theory who main focus revolves around the idea that “the greatest good for the greatest number”. This philosophical idea has had many talks on the debate of this compared to deontology; this topic has had philosophers arguing for decades about what ethical morals one believes to be correct in their beliefs. Both arguments have justified pros and cons, depending on your perspective; you may make this topic and choose a side. I am quite fond of the idea of deontology mainly
In a chaotic environment, one can improve the environment and find happiness and freedom by being selfless. Gladwell introduces the Broken Windows Theory in his essay; he explains how broken windows will have a bad impression on one’s thought, which will end up more cracking windows. Gladwell explains “The criminal is actually someone acutely sensitive to his environment, who is alert to all kinds of cues, and who is promoted to commit crimes based on his perception of the world around him” (P156)
Recall: In the essay “Why Should We Be Moral,” the author lists several important arguments about morality 1) Man should submit to moral constraints to make social living possible. 2) He should be moral because morality makes his life more comfortable and happier. 3) Morality demands us to care for the interests and needs of the greater number even when they are total strangers. 4) An act cannot be automatically considered as immoral solely because the Scripture or religion says that it’s wrong.
In the essay, “Utterly Humbled by Mystery,” by Richard Rohr, the theme was the question of religious truth that lie within a bigger unsolved mystery. The new found understanding in Richard’s life was believing in mystery and multiplicity. In most religions, truth is the center for reality. The hard thing for religious people to understand is there aren’t just truth but also mysteries. Religion is simply a big question with very few answers. It is a ginormous puzzle waiting to be deciphered. One of