Morality and happiness are closely intertwined in the ethical theories of a handful of philosophers. Such can be seen in the philosophies of Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and Friedrich Nietzsche. These three philosophers address the relationship held between the “good” and “happy.”
Kant begins his analysis of the relationship between “good” and “happy” by discussing the Good Will. It is through this constitution that a man can be seen as worthy of happiness. The implementation of the good will is identified as a moral compass that distinguishes right from wrong, good from bad, happy from unhappy.
The second principle Kant brings up is the composition of the summum bonum, the highest good/life. Kant identifies this life through a combination …show more content…
The utilitarian theory of morality can be expressed in regards to self-interest. In Mill’s eyes, it is of mutual benefit to give up something of self-interest in order for happiness to be universally achieved. Thus, the relationship between “good” and “happy” can be seen through promoting pleasures, rejecting pains, and giving up something of self-interest for the better “good” in order to reach “happy.”
Lastly, the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche outlines two theories that address the relationship between “good” and “happy:” the Ubermensch as well as the master/slave morality. According to Nietzsche, the Ubermensch is understood as the ideal man to whom everyone should strive to become. It is through the “ideal man” that one can be free from all prejudicies and moralities, creating one’s own value and purpose in life. Nietzsche views the Ubermensch as someone who can endure the difficulties of life (both the good and bad).
The analysis of the Ubermensch expresses the relationship between the “good” and “happy” as this strong man with the freedom of all prejudices and moralities, creating value and purpose in
Kant begins his analysis of the relationship between “good” and “happy” by discussing the Good Will. It is through this constitution that a man can be seen as worthy of happiness. The implementation of the good will is identified as a moral compass that distinguishes right from wrong, good from bad, happy from unhappy.
The second principle Kant brings up is the composition of the summum bonum, the highest good/life. Kant identifies this life through a combination …show more content…
The utilitarian theory of morality can be expressed in regards to self-interest. In Mill’s eyes, it is of mutual benefit to give up something of self-interest in order for happiness to be universally achieved. Thus, the relationship between “good” and “happy” can be seen through promoting pleasures, rejecting pains, and giving up something of self-interest for the better “good” in order to reach “happy.”
Lastly, the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche outlines two theories that address the relationship between “good” and “happy:” the Ubermensch as well as the master/slave morality. According to Nietzsche, the Ubermensch is understood as the ideal man to whom everyone should strive to become. It is through the “ideal man” that one can be free from all prejudicies and moralities, creating one’s own value and purpose in life. Nietzsche views the Ubermensch as someone who can endure the difficulties of life (both the good and bad).
The analysis of the Ubermensch expresses the relationship between the “good” and “happy” as this strong man with the freedom of all prejudices and moralities, creating value and purpose in