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."

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Henry at Work

A happy hopeful epigraph for John Kaag's new Thoreau book. (What a treat, waking to new work in my kindle library from two of my favorite authors. Which first, Frank or Henry?)



Phil.Oliver@mtsu.edu
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