TOPIC 5 & 6- ASSESSMENT

The Good Life

Instruction: Reflect and answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences.

1. In your opinion, what constitutes a good life?

A good life, in my opinion, is satisfaction with your surroundings and

contentment with your things, such as being with people who bring joy and
happiness into your life, who provide meaning to your existence, and who make you
happy. To have a beautiful existence, we must be able to perceive things better; we
must concentrate on how life functions rather than what it provides. A good life often
includes doing good for others, being ethical and compassionate, being productive,
and having a sense of purpose in life.

2. What does Aristotle say about the good life? Does it still stand in the
contemporary world?
According to Aristotle, "all human activities aim at some good, Every
art and human inquiry, as well as every action and pursuit are thought to aim at
some good; and for this reason, the good has been rightly declared to be that
which all things aim; and for this reason, both the many and the educated call it
happiness, and believe that living well and doing well are the same as being
happy." His notion of a good life is important in today's world since it includes
happiness, which I agree with Aristotle on because everything is moving in the
right path; it just shows itself differently for various individuals and
circumstances. For me, happiness connotes fulfillment; we will be happy with all
life has to offer if we achieve a feeling of contentment, and that is what a good
life is, and anything we do, according to him, will lead to a happy life as long as
we desire it.
3. How is the progress of science and technology a movement towards the
good life?
Science and technology indicate the world's bright future, in which all
scientific and technological advancements contribute to a good living where each
invention and achievement promotes the goal of enhancing people's lives, and it
empowers the world by giving physical and intangible answers to difficulties that
enable us to change the world. Aside from them, science and technology are the
primary drivers of global productivity; it stimulates worldwide innovation in a
variety of disciplines, and it all contributes to a higher standard of life for society.
There are more reasons to believe that advancements in science and technology
contribute to a better existence, but the main line is that discovery never stops,
and every day is a chance to learn something new.