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."

Monday, March 13, 2023

"My State’s Anti-Drag Campaign Is Beyond Ludicrous"

If Tennessee Republicans were serious about protecting children, our public schools would be fully funded, and the state wouldn't be awash in guns.

"...A T-shirt featuring Mr. Lee's yearbook photo is being sold to benefit unhoused L.G.B.T.Q. teens. The Human Rights Campaign took out a full-page ad in The Tennessean, Nashville's daily newspaper, calling on Mr. Lee "to stop legislating hate." A glorious arena show called "Love Rising Tennessee" has just been announced. Headlined by a group of country and Americana artists that includes Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Allison Russell and Yola, the concert will benefit L.G.B.T.Q. advocacy groups. Its tagline: "A celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

And that's the whole point, isn't it? For all of us?

... Margaret Renkl

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