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The document discusses various philosophical perspectives on happiness and the good life, including John Stuart Mill's Greatest Happiness Principle, materialism, hedonism, stoicism, theism, and humanism. It highlights how different schools of thought approach the pursuit of happiness, with humanism emphasizing individual autonomy and the role of technology in enhancing life. The text raises ethical questions regarding the impact of technology on personal fulfillment and the essence of a good life.

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HATGOL

The document discusses various philosophical perspectives on happiness and the good life, including John Stuart Mill's Greatest Happiness Principle, materialism, hedonism, stoicism, theism, and humanism. It highlights how different schools of thought approach the pursuit of happiness, with humanism emphasizing individual autonomy and the role of technology in enhancing life. The text raises ethical questions regarding the impact of technology on personal fulfillment and the essence of a good life.

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HAPPINESS AS

THE GOAL OF
GOOD LIFE
START
John Stuart Mill's Greatest
Happiness Principle states that an
action is right if it maximizes
happiness for the greatest number
of people. Applying this principle
to mining, if it benefits the
majority, provides more
advantages than disadvantages,
and results in more happiness
than sadness, then it can be
The ethical is, of course, meant
to lead us to the good and happy
life. Through the ages, as has
been expounded in the previous
chapters, man has constantly
struggled with the external world
in order to reach human
flourishing. History has given
birth to different schools of
thought, all of which aim for the
MATERIALISM

The ancient Greek atomists, led by


Democritus and Leucippus, believed that
the world is composed of tiny indivisible
particles (atoms) and that matter is the
sole source of purpose and happiness,
with no need for immaterial entities.
HEDONISM

Hedonists, led by Epicurus, believe


that the ultimate goal of life is to
attain pleasure, as life is short and
there is no afterlife. Their motto is
"Eat, drink, and be merry for
tomorrow we die."
STOICISM
The Stoics, led by Epicurus,
believed that happiness
comes from practicing apathy
(apatheia) and accepting that
some things are beyond one's
control, allowing for a sense of
detachment and indifference.
THEISM
For many people, particularly in a
predominantly Catholic country
like the Philippines, the meaning of
life is rooted in their faith in God
and the ultimate goal of
communion with God, with the
current life seen as a temporary
journey before returning to God.
HUMANISM
Humanism emphasizes individual
freedom and autonomy, rejecting
divine control. Humanists, inspired by
the Enlightenment, see themselves
as captains of their own destiny, in
control of their lives and the world
around them, and strive to improve
human life through discovery and
innovation.
HUMANISM
The humanist motivation drove
scientists to develop technology to
improve life. Today, technology has
advanced to the point where it's
altering time and space, with
examples like social media enabling
real-time global communication,
making it easy and possible to
connect with multiple people
HUMANISM
Technology has enabled individuals
to alter their physical characteristics,
including their sex, through medical
procedures like sex reassignment,
breast implants, and hormone
injections, all in pursuit of a better
life, but raising questions about the
balance between technology, ethics,
and personal fulfillment.
THANK
YOU

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