Six myths about the good life : thinking about what has value /
Kupperman, Joel J.
Indianapolis, Ind. ; Cambridge : Hackett Pub. Co.,
c2006.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-148).
Myth one : pursuing comfort and pleasure will lead to the best possible life -- Myth two : the desirable life equals the one that is most happy -- Myth three : the good life requires reaching a good equilibrium, a point at which the important difficulties are resolved -- Myth four : reason rather than emotions would be the best indicator of what would be a good life -- Myth five : there is no real connection, at least in this life, between true virtue and a desirable kind of life -- Myth six : true virtue is impeccable -- How can we know what has value?
Happiness.
Success.
Quality of life.
Conduct of life.