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Philosophy
Test 3
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
05/09/2006

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Four markers of public success
Definition
Money, fame, power, and status
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What are the two forms of disatisfaction.
Definition
Disatisfaction of aquisition and Disatisfaction of aspiration.
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Explain disatisfaction of aquisition.
Definition
Being disatisfied with what you have, and desiring to have more.
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Explain disatisfaction of aspiration.
Definition
Being disatisfied with what or who you are. Desiring to have more knowledge, wisdom, ect.
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Name two harmful effects of Disatisfaction of aquisition.
Definition
Poor judgment, hasty descisions made when fufilling desires.
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Helpful effect of disatisfaction of aspiration.
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Aspiring to be a better person, which will then better the world around you.
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What are the 3 D's to true success.
Definition
Discover your true talents
Develop the most meaningful and benificial of these talents.
Deploy talent to help you and the world.
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Name 7 secrets of success.
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Vision, Strong confidence, Planning, Consistency, Emotional commitment, Good character, Capacity to enjoy progress.
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Define vision
Definition
A clear conception of what we want.
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Define strong confidence.
Definition
Inner attitude is key to outer results, only attempt goals you are confident in.
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Define planning
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Focused concentration on what it takes to reach the goal.
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Define conscistency.
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Act consistently with goals and values, actions stand together with your words.
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Define emotional commitment.
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Passion and desire everyday working toward your goal.
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Define good character.
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Character that inspires trust, makes people work together well.
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Define capacity to enjoy.
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Its not only the destination, but the journey on the way that must be enjoyed.
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Socrates
Definition
Fifth centery BC greek, left no teachings, street corner philosopher. When asked to recant his beliefs he chose death.
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Plato
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Fifth century BC Greek, student of socractes, teacher of aristotle, left written records, maybe most famous philosopher.
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Aristotle
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went to school under Plato, taught Alexander the Great.
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John Locke
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England, puritan, human understanding.
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