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 28, 2021

Hume

Lots of good happiness wisdom in Julian Baggini's new book on Hume, which takes us "to the places that inspired Hume the most, from his family estate near the Scottish border to Paris, where, as an older man, he was warmly embraced by French society" and "includes 145 Humean maxims for living well, on topics ranging from the meaning of success and the value of travel to friendship, facing death, identity, and the importance of leisure." g'r... g'b



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3 comments:

  1. MProbertSeptember 28, 2021 at 7:27 AM

    If I recall correctly, when he posted that it was coming out, didn't you tell him that you would like to use it for your class? Did you get a response?!

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  2. PhilSeptember 28, 2021 at 9:39 AM

    Baggini? I think I recall that he "liked" my interest in his book.

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