Successor site to the Philosophy of Happiness blog (http://philoshap.blogspot.com/) that supported PHIL 3160 at MTSU, 2011-2019. The course returns Fall 2025.
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."
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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You don’t need a pill: Neo
It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependen...
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Let's introduce ourselves, fellow Happiness scholars/pursuers. I'm Dr. Oliver, I've been teaching this course in alternate years...
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UPDATE, Oct. 2 . The schedule is set. For those who've not declared a topic preference, there's still time. Look in the first four c...
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Some of these questions will likely turn up (in one form or another) on our first exam at the end of September. Reply to any of the discuss...
I think it’s no secret to say that peace plays a large role in the attainment of happiness. Whether you mean internal or external peace, both are necessary to a happy and full life. Either way, happy international peace day!
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DeleteAnd especially so, peace in the Hellenistic & Stoic sense of ataraxia, peace of mind, tranquility, equanimity, serenity, calm...
DeleteYes, yes, yes, yes and yes!!!
DeleteThey need to make an international strife day. Peace is overrated.
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That's a 1st-world attitude. People in Afghanistan don't think peace is overrated. They probably think it's a myth, though.
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