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, October 19, 2021

Behind the shop

LISTEN. In Happiness today we're on to the next batch of answers to Montaigne's ultimate question: How to live?

5. Survive love and loss. 6. Use little tricks. 7. Question everything. 8. Keep a private room behind the shop.
Montaigne's great lost love was that of his slightly older friend La Boetie at just age 32, "soon to be 33... God granted me this grace, that all my life up to now has been full of health and happiness." I'd not have been so gracious and grateful myself, at that age... (continues)


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