Achieving the Good Life: Aristotle’s Virtue Versus Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow
Lawson Dunford
Professor DeMarco
The Good Life
November 29, 2019
What Constitutes the Good Life?
It is in the best interest of all people to pursue ‘the good life,’ but what exactly does this life consist of? Philosophers have been debating this topic for hundreds of years, and a plethora of perspectives have appeared. While examining the works of author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in Flow, and Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics, these differing views can be observed. In each work, what constitutes ‘the
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Catalan Theater Under the Franco Regime (1939–1975)
The Civil War was a defeat for Catalan culture. The Franco regime forbade the use of the Catalan language, and institutions were suppressed. Literature in Catalan developed mainly in exile or underground. Theater was suppressed until 1946, when some performances resumed, though shows suffered heavy censorship, and it was forbidden to translate works into Catalan.
Early performances represented works from the nineteenth century (such as those by
Read MoreThe Dynamics of Global Economic Interdependence
Key Aspects of Economic Interdependence
Trade Interdependence
Countries engage in the exchange of goods and services through international trade. They rely on imports to meet their domestic demand and on exports to sell their surplus production to generate income. Trade interdependence is facilitated by bilateral and multilateral agreements, such as free trade agreements or customs unions.
Supply Chain Interdependence
Global supply chains have become highly interconnected, with different countries specializing
Read MoreEssential Terraform Commands Reference
Get Help
terraform -help— Get a list of available commands for execution with descriptions. This can be used with any other subcommand to get more information.terraform fmt -help— Display help options for thefmtcommand.
Show Your Terraform Version
terraform version— Shows the current version of Terraform and notifies you if a newer version is available for download.
Format Your Terraform Code
This should be the first command you run after creating your configuration files to ensure your code
Read MorePaul Auster’s Man in the Dark: The Reality of Unfinished Stories
Paul Auster’s Narrative Style: Avoiding Spoilers
I could detail the events that follow, what happens to the old man himself in the story Paul Auster tells us, and what happens to Owen Brick, but the narrative focuses primarily on August Brill. There are parallel stories that do not end well, reflecting circumstances of American life that are not identical. But I will say nothing of such vicissitudes. I do not want to spoil the reading of this book by committing the sin of indiscretion. Nor will I
Read MoreEssential Strategic Frameworks for Business Analysis
Gap Analysis: Assessing Strategic Capabilities
Gap Analysis is a useful tool for assessing strategic capabilities. It describes the process involved in deciding what course of action should be taken to remove any potential profit, sales, or risk gap. It is used to identify the extent to which existing strategies may fail to meet future performance objectives (Kachru, 2006).
Four Possible Gaps Identified by Gap Analysis
- Profit Gap: The difference between profit for the past few years and the profit
A Driven Student’s Path to Corporate Law and Business
My Journey: From Vocational Training to Global Aspirations
Hello, my name is Liliana. I am 20 years old and originally from Ecuador, but I have lived in Spain since I was a child. Recently, I finished my vocational program in Administration and Finance. This course provided me with a strong foundation and a unique opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ program.
Erasmus+ Internship in the Netherlands
Through Erasmus+, I completed a three-month internship in the Netherlands at a company that sells
Read MoreJudicial Process: Structure, Principles, and Resolutions
The Judicial Process and Its Acts
1. Defining the Judicial Process
The judicial process is the method followed in carrying out the function of jurisdiction for the purpose of effective judicial protection.
Terminology Distinction
- Process: The general instrument of the court used to implement Judicial Power and protect violated rights and interests.
- Trial (Enjuiciamiento): Sometimes used as a synonym for the process, although the process is a broader concept and includes legal actions before and after
Understanding Personal Values, Social Norms, and Morality
Understanding Personal Values
We are all constantly making decisions. The question is: why do we choose what we choose? We act as we do because we believe one option is preferable to the alternative, more convenient, more valuable, or simply because it feels good.
For example, if a person decides to attend class because they think it is better than being distracted, or if someone is sincere, it is because it seems that truth is more valuable than a lie. Everyone, consciously or unconsciously, appreciates
Read MoreAdvanced English Grammar and Vocabulary Practice
Exercise 1: Conjunctions (Although, In Spite Of, Despite)
Complete the sentences using the correct conjunction.
- Although the weather was bad, we enjoyed the game.
- Although I was very hungry, I couldn’t eat.
- In spite of the difficulty, they managed to solve the Maths problem.
- Clare did the work in spite of being ill.
- Peter did not do well in the exam in spite of working very hard.
- Mary never talked to him although she loved him.
- The children slept deeply in spite of the noise.
- In spite of earning a low salary,