SOCPSY 2B03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Eastern Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Egalitarianism
6 Jan 2020
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Philosophical and religious conceptualization of the good life. Conceptualizations of "the good life" in two developed economies (canada, Hedonic tradition - well being = 3 components of swb. Eudemonic - search for meaning and self actualization. Generate 6 criteria by which they could judge that they had lived worthy lives. Coded the 6 criteria into 1 of 30 categories. Having had a positive impact on others or having made the world a better place (eudemonic) Having had good, loving marriage or romantic partnership. Less concerned with social status than japanese and indians - value egalitarianism. Having had lots of fun and other pleasurable experiences. Having had positive impact on others or having made the world a better place. Positive impact and contentment reflect buddhist and hindu values. 70% of data on swb from north american and europe participants. Psychology is based on westeners represent 16% of the world population.
