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    The Eudemonic view of Subjective Well-being holds that:(a) true happiness is found in expression of virtue(b) well being refers to 'striving for perfe
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    The Eudemonic view of Subjective Well-being holds that:
    (a) true happiness is found in expression of virtue
    (b) well being refers to 'striving for perfection'
    (c) subjective well-being focuses on bodily pleasures like focus on appetite and self interests
    (d) Well-being consists of fulfilling its 'true-self'

    A.

    Only (c)

    B.

    (c) and (d)

    C.

    (a), (b) and (d)

    D.

    Only (a)

    Correct option is D

    The Eudaimonic view of well-being, rooted in Aristotelian philosophy and advanced by contemporary psychologists like Ryff and Waterman, holds that true happiness is found in the expression of virtue and living in accordance with one's daimōn (true nature). This contrasts with hedonic well-being (pleasure and satisfaction). Eudaimonia emphasizes meaning, purpose, personal growth, self-realization, and actualizing one's potential through virtuous living. While statement (d) about "fulfilling true-self" seems related, it's more aligned with self-determination theory and authenticity rather than the classical virtue-ethics foundation of eudaimonia. Statement (b) about "striving for perfection" oversimplifies and misrepresents the virtue-based approach. Statement (c) describes hedonism, the opposite of eudaimonia.

    Information Booster:
    ● Eudaimonia vs. Hedonia: Eudaimonic focuses on meaning, virtue, growth; Hedonic focuses on pleasure, life satisfaction (e.g., Diener's Subjective Well-being)
    ● Aristotelian Roots: Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics defined eudaimonia as activity in accordance with arete (virtue/excellence)—highest human good
    ● Ryff's Psychological Well-being Model: Six dimensions—autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations, purpose in life, self-acceptance
    ● Contemporary Research: Waterman distinguishes personal expressiveness (eudaimonic) from hedonic enjoyment; Seligman's PERMA model incorporates eudaimonic elements (meaning, accomplishment)

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