Material good

In economics and philosophy, a material good is a good that can be purchased or sold and from which one receives non-spiritual pleasure. Examples of material goods may include televisions, houses, cars, and appliances. In philosophy, material goods are contrasted with spiritual pleasures, and a common theme in literature (for example, in the novel Siddhartha) is the–perhaps exclusive–choice between material goods or spiritual peace.

Material goods contribute to one's quality of life and are often associated with material wealth (Goods and services that we can see and touch that make our lives better, such as refrigerators and haircuts)

References

• Human Geography, Discovering Global Systems and Patterns, Graham Draper, Lew French, Andrea Craig, Patricia Healy.

External links

• Experiences Make People Happier Than Material Goods, Says University Of Colorado Prof