Some questions in life do not have an absolute answer. There are certain circumstances that are so complicated that cause people to have many different views and opinions on it. The question, what is necessary in order to live a good life is an example of a question with multiple conflicting answers. There have been many famous philosophers who have tried to answer this question. Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and the Buddha all have different opinions. …showed first 75 words of 1333 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1333 total…gaining knowledge and understanding life will become easier. Gautama believes that people should resist cravings that give them pleasure. By giving up extravagant possessions one would be able to live a modest life. I believe that to a live a good life a person must first be comfortable with them self as well as have respect for them self. After that then three conditions, family, humor, and understanding, will assist in making life more enjoyable.