Across
- 3. A feeling of benevolence, approval, and kindly interest
- 6. The quality of being genuine, real, or true to one's own character, values, and spirit, rather than conforming to external pressures.
- 8. A philosophy and personality characteristic defined by an excessive focus on one's own welfare, interests, or advantage, often at the expense of others.
- 12. A branch of ethics that explores what constitutes a life that is worthwhile and fulfilling.
- 14. Term for happiness meaning “human flourishing” or reaching one’s full potential.
- 16. The philosophical belief we are each responsible for creating purpose or meaning in our own lives.
- 18. All of the concrete details against the background of which human freedom exists and is limited.
- 19. The unselfish concern for the well-being of others, characterized by actions taken to benefit others without expectation of personal gain, reward, or reciprocity.
- 20. The power or right to act, speak, or think without external hindrance, restraint, or imprisonment.
- 21. Experience that feels good, that involves the enjoyment of something.
Down
- 1. The philosophical study of ends, purposes, or goals, explaining phenomena
- 2. The set of principles, beliefs, and standards that guide decisions, actions, and intentions to distinguish right from wrong, good from bad, and proper from improper behavior.
- 4. Theories of human action and psychology that place the satisfaction of pleasure as either the motivational force behind human action
- 5. A trait of moral excellence, righteousness, or a specific good quality (such as honesty or patience) that reflects high ethical standards.
- 7. The correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement.
- 9. Friendship or affection, denoting an affectionate alliance from shared values or interests.
- 10. The process through which the individual, via self-discipline and inner struggle, becomes greater.
- 11. The foundational, lived experience of being an individual consciousness ("for-itself") that freely acts, chooses, and creates meaning in an otherwise absurd world.
- 13. An austere, simple way of life in which persons renounce material pleasures
- 15. The quality of having significant value, purpose, or importance.
- 17. Deeply held personal beliefs, principles, or standards that guide behavior, decisions, and priorities
