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, April 26, 2023

The chatbot's reading suggestions

I’m teaching a course called Philosophy of Happiness next Fall. Please suggest a reading list for the course, beginning with the best books on the subject published in the past two years. [The bot didn't follow instructions, none of these is new. I've used 1, 2, 3, 6, and 9 before. I'll look into 7 and 10.]

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AI: Here are some suggestions for a reading list for your Philosophy of Happiness course, including some of the best books on the subject published in the past two years:

1. "The Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler (1998)

2. "The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom" by Jonathan Haidt (2006)

3. "Stoicism: A Very Short Introduction" by Brad Inwood (2018)

4. "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu (2016)

5. "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale (1952)

6. "Happiness: A Very Short Introduction" by Daniel M. Haybron (2013)

7. "The Pursuit of Happiness: A Philosophical and Psychological Investigation" by Staffordshire University (2020)

8. "How to Be Happy (Or at Least Less Sad): A Creative Workbook" by Lee Crutchley (2015)

9. "The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want" by Sonja Lyubomirsky (2007)

10. "The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living" by Meik Wiking (2016)

These books explore various aspects of happiness, including the relationship between happiness and ancient wisdom, the role of positive thinking, the science of happiness, and the importance of cultural and social factors in happiness. I hope this helps you in creating your reading list!

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