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Summum Bonum
"Aquinas took from Aristotle the notion of an ultimate end, or goal—a summum bonum—at which all human action
is directed; and, like Aristotle, he conceived of this end as necessarily connected with happiness..." (Britannica.com)
Three Strategic/Tactical Questions Relevant to Achieving an Ultimate Human Goal: What to do; How; and When?
Note: Objective/Non-Philosophical School of Thought, Denominational or Cult Driven Comments Only, Please.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI'm not doing your homework for you, forget it.
[b]Summum Bonum
"Aquinas took from Aristotle the notion of an ultimate end, or goal—a summum bonum—at which all human action
is directed; and, like Aristotle, he conceived of this end as necessarily connected with happiness..." (Britannica.com)
Three Strategic/Tactical Questions Relevant to Achieving an Ultimate Human Goal: What to do; ...[text shortened]... n[/i]-Philosophical School of Thought, Denominational or Cult Driven Comments Only, Please.
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Originally posted by SuzianneAnd why don't you just tell him to do the right thing the right time the right way, and not to get into a foul mood over it if it can be remedied and not to get into a foul mood over it if it can’t be remedied? What happened wi that ole Mark 12:31?
I'm not doing your homework for you, forget it.
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Originally posted by black beetleYour first time on an internet forum, is it?
And why don't you just tell him to do the right thing the right time the right way, and not to get into a foul mood over it if it can be remedied and not to get into a foul mood over it if it can’t be remedied? What happened wi that ole Mark 12:31?
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyJust because something is an ultimate human goal, does not mean that devising strategy/tactics for achieving it is called for. In fact, putting the goal of personal happiness as one's aim may be counterproductive. Instead, living life in accord with guiding principles that cause one to achieve other goals -- loving your neighbor as yourself, for the glory of God, for example -- may be called for without keeping your eye on an ego-driven goal.
[b]Summum Bonum
"Aquinas took from Aristotle the notion of an ultimate end, or goal—a summum bonum—at which all human action
is directed; and, like Aristotle, he conceived of this end as necessarily connected with happiness..." (Britannica.com)
Three Strategic/Tactical Questions Relevant to Achieving an Ultimate Human Goal: What to do; ...[text shortened]... n[/i]-Philosophical School of Thought, Denominational or Cult Driven Comments Only, Please.
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Originally posted by Suzianne"What to do; How; and When?"
I'm not doing your homework for you, forget it.
Suzianne, I'm doing my daily homework. If you'd like a little friendly help with yours, just say so.
I'll jump a Jumbo Jet and be by your side in a nano.
I'll, also, bring a large Boston Red Sox Cooler jam packed with dry ice and frosty cold beer.
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Originally posted by black beetleHey, Beetle Buddie, just strive to be an understanding and loving neighbor thine ownself.
And why don't you just tell him to do the right thing the right time the right way, and not to get into a foul mood over it if it can be remedied and not to get into a foul mood over it if it can’t be remedied? What happened wi that ole Mark 12:31?
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Originally posted by JS357What do you mean by 'called for'? You appear to be proposing that the best strategy for achieving happiness is not to seek it out. But that surely is a strategy aimed at seeking it out? Catch 22?
Just because something is an ultimate human goal, does not mean that devising strategy/tactics for achieving it is called for. In fact, putting the goal of personal happiness as one's aim may be counterproductive. Instead, living life in accord with guiding principles that cause one to achieve other goals -- loving your neighbor as yourself, for the glo ...[text shortened]... of God, for example -- may be called for without keeping your eye on an ego-driven goal.
This reminds me of the age old Christian motivation problem. True empathy is not motivated by selfish interests. So when Jesus tells people to be empathetic to get to heaven, can someone desirous of getting to heaven truly show selfless empathy?
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Originally posted by twhiteheadRight, deciding that not having a strategy to gain happiness (or anything) is the best strategy to gain it, is a catch-22. One must truly abandon the desire for happiness, and not as a means of obtaining it. otherwise we are merely trying to fool ourselves. (I haven't done this and am not preaching it.)
What do you mean by 'called for'? You appear to be proposing that the best strategy for achieving happiness is not to seek it out. But that surely is a strategy aimed at seeking it out? Catch 22?
This reminds me of the age old Christian motivation problem. True empathy is not motivated by selfish interests. So when Jesus tells people to be empathetic to get to heaven, can someone desirous of getting to heaven truly show selfless empathy?
It is just my reaction to GB's seeming interest in strategies to satisfy a personal desire, when the deepest teachings of his own faith say to love God and thy neighbor above all.
