Aging and the Well-Lived Life
May 27, 2007Aging is a physical process that will always be with us. But conceptions of aging, views about the contributions older people can...
It's one of philosophy's greatest and oldest questions: what makes for a good life? Regardless of what specific areas of philosophy we might be interested in, this question affects every one of us.
So, how should we live our lives? Seeking pleasure? Knowledge? Self-actualization?
Is there meaning to be found in this life? Must we create it ourselves? The stances we take on all of these questions have the potential to shape how we think and act everyday.
This episode of Crash Course Philosophy examines a number of takes on this long-pondered question, including the views of Camus, Aristotle, and Nozick.
What do you think constitutes a good life? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Want to learn more? We have several episodes on the topic: Meaning of Life, Life as a Work of Art, Epicurus and the Good Life.
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Atheists don't believe in God – does that mean they don't find life meaningful? Are atheists doomed to be grouchy nihilists, finding meaning only in criticizing theists?
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Aging is a physical process that will always be with us. But conceptions of aging, views about the contributions older people can...
Atheists don't believe in God – does that mean they don't find life meaningful? Are atheists doomed to be grouchy nihilists, finding meaning only in criticizing theists?
Does life have a meaning? If we were created by a powerful God, would that give our lives meaning?
We know what it means for a painting to be beautiful. But what about a life? Like great works of art, great people exhibit style, originality, and creativity.
Though his name is often misleadingly associated with indulgence in sensual pleasures, the Greek philosopher Epicurus developed a far-r...