You have probably never heard of cumulative knowledge, so seeing this title left you in an interrogative mood. Here I will explain what cumulative knowledge is. First, it only applies to humans : animals does not have a culture of cumulative knowledge. Now let's get into it : cumulative knowledge is the idea that every new thing we invent today are the results of prior invention. For example, Spa... » Continue Reading
The word of eudemonism might seem pretty unknown to you, well it's normal. It is to be studied in philosophy, along with Epicure. To explain it simply to you, eudemonism is controlled hedonism. (Hedonism is the pursuit of all desires, often seen negatively). Therefore, to be happy, Epicure says that you only have to follow necessary and natural things. Therefore, eudemonism is the idea that the g... » Continue Reading