To Flourish or Destruct
1. What does Smith mean by basic human goods? What are the 6 human goods, according to Smith?
2. What is Aristotle’s theory of human flourishing? Reference the following: (a) eudaimonia (b) telos; (c) virtue; and (d) arête.
3. According to Smith, what are the necessary conditions for human flourishing? Explain each briefly.
4. According to Smith, what are the 6 types of personal telic failure? Explain each briefly.
5. Explain the flourishing-evil continuum presented by Smith (with stagnation at or near the 0 point).