PHIL 3160 – Philosophy of Happiness

What is it, how can we best pursue it, why should we? Supporting the study of these and related questions at Middle Tennessee State University and beyond. "Examining the concept of human happiness and its application in everyday living as discussed since antiquity by philosophers, psychologists, writers, spiritual leaders, and contributors to pop culture."

Sunday, August 29, 2021

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  1. PhilAugust 30, 2021 at 9:41 PM

    I hope there's more to philosophy than that. But maybe that's just another way of expressing the idea that philosphy at its pragmatic best transcends mere optimism and pessimism ("Hey, can I get a twist?") in favor of meliorism.

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