B2 – Upper Intermediate
According to Aztec Philosophy, the meaning of life was to live in balance with nature and make sure that the energy keeps flowing. But the meaning of life is different for everybody.
Read the article to know more about the 10 schools of Philosophy that may help us find the light and the meaning of life.
https://bigthink.com/thinking/10-schools-of-philosophy-and-why-you-should-know-them/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is the meaning of the word “slur“? “The word “hedonistic”, when used as a slur, relates to this school only in that many hedonistic thinkers also saw pleasure as the key to a good life.” Use it in a sentence.
- What is the meaning of the word “construe”? “While happiness is often construed as pleasure and the green light is often given to depravity by this school, Greek thinker Epicurus was also a hedonist and tied it to a virtue ethics system based around moderation.” Use it in a sentence.
- What is the meaning of the word” snockered”? “Most hedonistic philosophers would say you should read a book rather than get drunk, as reading is a higher kind of happiness than getting snockered.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- In your opinion, how can philosophy help us understand the meaning of life?
- Are there similarities in any of these viewpoints? What are they?
- What is your philosophy in life and why?