RE: Two Types of Happiness: Hedonistic and Eudaimonic Happiness
I have indeed been guilty of living a hedonistic lifestyle, I must confess. ( to the very max, truth be told)
...an interesting philosophical question...and one I have asked myself many times...
Perpetual hedonism ( with a concept of no after life), means you die happy?
(I'm not being trite, it is a serious question)
I see it differently - I have lived a life of total hedonism - BUT I am aware it is not positive for society as whole - I accept this. ( I also have no parental gene either, and I accept this also).
I see western christian moral values as the best code for a successful, happy society ( irrelevant of religious beliefs - but in the right way of doing things.) This leaves space for the 'oddities' in society - like me, but also ostracization -for really negative elements..)
Followed, btw - so rude of me not to do so before!- I do apologize ....profusely !
You don't need a concept of an after life to not engage in hedonism. It's irrelevant.
I agree with certain moral guidelines from Christianity, more specifically the symbolism of the Christ character/figure. The way and path is through that symbolism, of truth, morality, love, righteousness. Thanks for the feedback.