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."

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Voice and spirit

Which comes first,voice (and body,larynx etc. to speak it) or spirit? I think Faulkner may have it backwards.

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  1. I think that's a very interesting way to look at things, but I believe ultimately that we first have something to say which gives us cause to find the voice to express it. It's only when we have some conception of what beauty is that we can paint or make something beautiful, and it's only when we have a deep rooted feeling of the injustice of something that we can find the terms and ideas necessary to change it.

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    1. I don't think I could agree with you anymore fully!!!

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