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."

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Awesome

…Awe is "the absence of self-preoccupation."

This is especially critical in the age of social media. "We are at this cultural moment of narcissism and self-shame and criticism and entitlement; awe gets us out of that," Dr. Keltner said. It does this by helping us get out of our own heads and "realize our place in the larger context, our communities," he explained.

The good news? Awe is something you can develop, with practice. Here's how…


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/well/live/awe-wonder-dacher-keltner.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health

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