A logical presumption would be that nearly all human beings aspire to live the best possible life, and undoubtedly that life would be measured in happiness. The quest to "live the good life " is unique to the human experience in that, unlike beasts or plants, we do not simply yearn for mere survival, but instead strive for the best possible life. ... The second is a political life. ... For Aristotle believes it is the third life, the one of contemplation, that is the best life as it is an inherently philosophical life (Nicomachean Ethics 257). ... Still, even with all of that, Aristotle re...

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If he doesn't have enough money to live sufficient life, then he should take the bribe to ensure his future financially. ... A human is born a human and will remain such till the rest of his life. But since we have the gift of free will, in order to actualize our potentialities, we have to live intelligently. ... For example, we graduate school so we can go to university, we graduate university so we can find a better job and be better prepared for life, we find a better job so we can live our desired life etc. Despite we don't have the choice whether to be a human or not, we still h...

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin revealed a tale of success that portrayed a remarkable man, who lived a life of great virtue in tumultuous 18th century America. ... He spent the early years of his life as a printer, moralist, essayist, scientist, inventor, and a philosopher. ... Benjamin Franklin began his autobiography by addressing his son, with the intention of telling the story of his life. ... Franklin carried this lesson throughout life. ... It was this mentality, he believed, that helped him become such a success later on in life. ...

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When Pelops was brought back to life, a curse was placed on the household that forever plagued the relationships of family members. ... They often torment wrongdoers until they no longer have the will to live. ...

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Some critics even regard this as a "Christmas play," such as Wendy Clein who pushes this even further when she states, "in each of the sections, the main action is surrounded and enveloped by a picture of Christmas revelry and courtly life which serves to make the poem an almost continuous Christmas celebration.... The testing of his faith and good morals brings the spiritual message to life. ...

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