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."
I would agree with Aurelius here, for the most part. I think it would be quite ignorant to say that there aren’t some external and unavoidable circumstances life that would make happiness nothing more than a light in the distance. However, your outlook on life plays a large role on how you react to your circumstances. Merely not expecting so much will already lessen the amount of disappointment you will receive.
ReplyDeleteI also think that external sources of happiness should be laid under the most scrutiny. If all of your happiness comes from these sources, then it can all be ripped from you at any minute. This does not mean that you can’t enjoy them. Just don’t get so attached as the reading says.
I absolutely love this quote. I think your state of mind and your outlook on your life and your situations is the biggest determining factor in your state of happiness. Obviously there are some situations that could take place outside of your own control that could temporarily cloud or disturb your mindset, but I think at the end of the day if you can teach yourself how to be satisfied, even in lousy situations, you'll have the key to happiness.
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