ANT365H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Political Philosophy, Virtue Ethics, The Good Life
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Idea of the good life invoking ancient ethical tradition eudaimonia which can be understood as flourishing . ^ancient philosophers saw connection between eudaimonia and the cultivation of virtue. ^central concept in aristotelian ethics and political philosophy translates to practical or ethical wisdom. Mattingly says that the question of how to live a good life is directly correlated to ethics and morality. African american parents with children who suffer from chronic illnesses parents find themselves in a quest to envision a new life or to become different people. ^people try to create a good lives for themselves and for their children and this not only involves changing things about the way you live but also changing yourself. Living a good life goes beyond learning must act in accordance with laws and rules. ^also distancing herself from a focus on single acts she is concerned with persons or selves.
