There are many different viewpoints when it comes to what an intrinsic good is for us in philosophical terms. Some of the more common viewpoints include hedonism, self-regarding DST (desire satisfaction theory), and Objectivism. This essay will evaluate if having a true friend is an intrinsic good, according to each of the three viewpoints. Each viewpoint has a unique take on whether or not a true friend would be an intrinsic good and this essay will explain how the different viewpoints, hedonism, DST, and objectivism, would treat it as an intrinsic good or not. The first viewpoint we will look at is hedonism. Hedonism can be defined by the thought that all pleasure, and only pleasure, is intrinsically good for us. The idea of having a friend, …show more content…
For the use of this essay, self-regarding desires of DST is going to be the main focus. Self-regarding desires of DST is the idea that something is intrinsically good for you if and only if you intrinsically desire it, all-the-while pertaining directly to your own life. Obviously having a true friend directly impacts your own life, but is it necessarily an intrinsic good for a person? Based on the definition of self-regarding DST, you have to intrinsically desire it. If somebody intrinsically desires the idea of having a true friend then it would be an intrinsic good for that person. This cannot be confused with the idea of somebody intrinsically desiring the after-actions of having that friend and not intrinsically desiring the idea of having a true friend. If somebody intrinsically desires to go on a life trip with a friend but does not have any true friends, then having a true friend would not be an intrinsic good for that person unless they intrinsically desired having a true friend as an idea. If somebody does not intrinsically desire the idea of having a true friend then that would not by an intrinsic good for him or her; it is only an intrinsic good only if one intrinsically desires the thought of having a true
If you didn’t have friends, would you be able to live a valuable and meaningful life?
Happiness is only real when shared” it’s a passage in the book Into the Wild (Jon Krakauer) wich is about Christopher McCandlessa who had given up everything and moved to Alaska to live by himself and took refuge in nature. However, Cristopher behavior’s is uncommon. As human being we company is needful, have friends is necessary to share the bad things and especially the good ones, like Cristopher figured out. But, what traits should have a person in order to be considered a real friend? How do recognize na inadequate person to avoid whatever relationship?
Joel Kupperman in Six Myths about the Good Life: Thinking About What Has Value evaluates that humans as a whole want more comfort and pleasure in life as he it “may represent a tendency that is wired into normal human nature” (Kupperman 1). Through the explanation of pleasure as well as its arguable counterpart, suffering and the discussion of their values in addition to the counterargument of hedonic treadmill, Kupperman’s views about the role of pleasure in living a good life can be strongly supported and evaluated.
What is the ultimate purpose of friendship? What is the desired outcome- status, wealth, amusement, or perhaps, the betterment of morality?
In a healthy relationship, both individuals should put the needs of the other before their own. Additionally there should be a mutual love and respect between the partners. Trust, good communication, and happiness are all apart of the foundation of a strong relationship. Without these aspects, the relationship may not be healthy or mutual. According to Aristotle, there are three different kinds of friendships, which can also apply to romantic relationships. First there is the friendship of utility: a friendship that exists when one person is or has something that is useful to the other. Next, there is the level of pleasure, which is a relationship between two people who enjoy spending time with the other. Lastly, a relationship between people
There are over six billion people on Earth today. Each of those people has countless relationships, which extend further into an immense network of relations among thousands of individuals. These relations can be romantic, professional, unconditional, mutual, or the strongest of all, friendship. Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more beings. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other, often to the point of altruism.
Hedonism and the desire-satisfaction theory of welfare are typically seen as archrivals in the contest over identifying what makes one’s life better. It is surprising, then, that the most plausible form of hedonism is desire satisfactionism. The hedonism theory focuses on pleasure/happiness while the desire-satisfaction theory elucidates the relevance of fulfilling our desires. Pleasure, in some points of view is the subjective satisfaction of desire. I will explain the similarities and the differences between the desire-satisfaction theory of value and hedonism. I will also discuss the most successful theory and defend my argument by explaining how the theory
To make a goal of comfort and happiness has appealed to me . The college progress can be long and tedious.Well, think about standing in a completely dark room with no lamps or light switches. You light a candle, and suddenly there's a little light, and the darkness doesn't seem quite as bad. Then, slowly, people join you, until there are a hundred people with a hundred candles. Now the room is bright-and the darkness is gone! Friendship is like this . One single person, like one candle, can make a difference. If a whole bunch of "ones" gather together to work on the same problem, they can make it better-or even go away. Every person is important, and every person can do some good.There are over eight millions of people living in the city. Everyone comes to here for a reason . Having a lof of people around the city ,it is a fanatic thing to think about . We can get different ideas from people around us . To ponder interminably over the reason for my own existence or the meaning of life in general seems to me to be sheer folly . As I develop ,I communicate with friends with different background . I find that everyone holds certain ideals by which he guides his aspiration and his judgment .Before beginning this college progress , I would like to make new friends because the more friend ,the more inspiration I can get for my college progress. The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with the joy of living are
However, any person who is motivated to become fully self-aware can do so thorough life experiences, including those experiences achieve in a therapeutic milieu. Ultimately, each person is responsible for their own lives and the opportunities that are perceived by individuals are often stunted because of an individuals life experiences, perceptions and feelings. While people seek to be connected to others as they are innately social and through these social experiences shape their own personalities, lives and the world around them. Ideally, people can work toward achieving their lives in ways that are integrated and fulfilling. It is thorough personal freedom and understanding of the self that this occurs (Corey, 2013).
According to Aristotle, one can experience three different types of friendship. The first type is a friend who is used for utilitarian purposes. Aristotle, however, quickly dismisses this type. As an example, Aristotle explains that one could never be friends with wine; while wine is satisfying to the person drinking the wine, no person ever wishes wine good fortune (Aristotle, 32). In order for a relationship between two people to be considered a friendship, one must want good things for the person who they consider their friend and vice versa (Aristotle, 32). Aristotle continues to describe another type of friendship, which is friendship for pleasure. According to Aristotle, young adults are most likely to pursue pleasure-related friendships, because the young are more likely to live to please their emotions; they develop friendships and erotic relationships quickly (Aristotle, 33). Aristotle notes that since young people make decisions based on their emotions, they are quick to change passions, friendships, and lovers (Aristotle, 33). Although both parties receive equal pleasure in this type of friendship, Aristotle says that it is not a complete type of friendship because it is short-lasting (Aristotle, 33). Aristotle considers only one type of friendship to be complete, and that is friendship that is devoted to the other person’s virtue. This type of friendship, Aristotle says, is a friendship that is developed slowly and infrequently; this is the only type of
Friendships of pleasure are based on the amount of pleasure the people get from being in the relationship. People who go to football matches together, or who go to the pub together might be in this type of relationship. They are friends for their own sake, because the friendship brings them pleasure and enjoyment, not for their friend’s sake. Friendships of pleasure are common among young people. Young people quickly become friends and quickly cease to be friends because what pleasures them changes constantly.
Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding hedonistic contemporaries. Interestingly, there is no intrinsic value to reprimanding
The article also attends to respond how people get motivated from interpersonal bonds. Thus, despite of the frequent, speculative assertions that people need to belong, the belongingness hypothesis needs to be critically evaluated. There is an immense necessity for empirical evidence. One of the goals for this article is to convoke a large body of empirical evidence. Baumeister and Leary are seeking to examine the vast amount of untested information about need to belong (p.497). In addition, the authors mention that the hypothesis implies that people should struggle to achieve a certain minimum amount and quality of social contacts but that once this level is surpassed, the motivation should diminish. The need is not to all kind of bonds, it has its limitations. Something relevant for the vast majority of readers is the fact that people will gradually experience less satisfaction on formation of extra
People constantly evaluate the rewards and costs of their relationship as well as the rewards and costs of interaction with another individual. Rewards and costs can be tangible, such as money or gifts, or psychological, such as social support or intellectual stimulation (Unger & Johnson 604). According to Unger and Johnson, “if the reward/cost balance is more favorable than that of other potential relationships, the person will remain in the relationship, if the costs outweigh the rewards and an alternative relationship with more favorable outcomes is available, the person will leave the existing relationship in favor of the alternative” (604). Yet each reward and cost is different to each individual. To better understand reward and costs is to better understand each individual.
Based on Aristotle’s theory, if one’s mental and physical comfort is affected by the unfavorable actions of his or her friend, then how can the company of the friend be enjoyed? When individuals share a level of respect and comfort, they repeatedly partake