Chapter 48 Self Quiz

. In setting out to define the meaningful life, Wolf considers

what makes a life morally good.

what makes a life aesthetically good.

paradigm cases of meaningful and meaningless lives.

paradigm cases of moral and immoral actions.

. Wolf’s requirement of “active engagement” means

doing something fun and pleasant.

doing something in which you are passionately involved.

doing something you think is worthy and valuable.

doing something morally good.

. Why does Wolf think that enjoyment alone is not enough to make a life meaningful?

Some people have enjoyable lives but still feel their lives are too shallow.

It is impossible to be actively engaged unless there is an element of stress or danger.

Enjoyment is selfish, and a meaningful life requires regard for others.

It is impossible to be actively engaged unless you are doing something morally good.

. Besides active engagement, Wolf’s second requirement is

moral and intellectual accomplishment.

stress, danger, or exertion.

boredom or alienation.

projects of worth.

. Wolf claims that a thoroughly pleasant life cannot be a meaningful life.

True

False

. Wolf argues that to live a meaningful life, one must be actively engaged in projects that one is passionate about.

True

False

. According to Wolf, the opposite of active engagement is boredom.

True

False

. A subjectively enjoyable life may not always be a meaningful life.

True

False

. Any activity that you enjoy can be a “project of worth” according to Wolf.

True

False

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