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."

Thursday, November 18, 2021

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  1. Caleb BarbierNovember 18, 2021 at 2:27 PM

    Why can’t happiness be the goal of philosophy?

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    1. Sam RosendahlNovember 18, 2021 at 2:37 PM

      Too quote the Existentialist Philosopher Emil Cioran: "Happiness is not thinking". Which I would say is the primary praxis of philosophy.

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  2. Sam RosendahlNovember 18, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    I like that. I shall try.

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  3. PhilNovember 22, 2021 at 9:07 PM

    I think Cioran can speak for himself, but thinking about happiness IS philosophy... or has been for Aristotle, Epicurus, Mill, James, Russell, and so many others. The primary practice of philosophy was for them, and could be for you and me, the pursuit of good and flourishing lives. You could call it happiness.

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