Meaning in Life Multiple-Choice Quiz

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. In setting out to define the meaningful life, Wolf considers

what makes a life morally good. correct incorrect

the questions people ask on their deathbed. correct incorrect

paradigm cases of meaningful and meaningless lives. correct incorrect

Both b and c correct incorrect

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. Wolf's requirement of "active engagement" means

doing something fun and pleasant. correct incorrect

doing something you are passionately involved in. correct incorrect

doing something you think is worthy and valuable. correct incorrect

doing something morally good. correct incorrect

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. Why does Wolf think that enjoyment alone is not enough to make a life meaningful?

some people have enjoyable lives, but still feel those lives are too shallow. correct incorrect

it is impossible to be actively engaged unless there is an element of stress or danger. correct incorrect

enjoyment is selfish, and a meaningful life requires regard for others. correct incorrect

it is impossible to be actively engaged unless you are doing something morally good. correct incorrect

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. Besides active engagement, Wolf's second requirement is

moral and intellectual accomplishment. correct incorrect

stress, danger, or exertion. correct incorrect

boredom or alienation. correct incorrect

projects of worth. correct incorrect

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. According to Wolf, why might someone be living a meaningless life?

because she wasn't actively engaged in any projects correct incorrect

because her projects weren't objectively worthwhile or valuable correct incorrect

If either a or b is true, then her life is meaningless. correct incorrect

Her life is meaningless only if both a and b are true. correct incorrect