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, July 19, 2023

The happy sentiment of connection and continuation

 My comment on GK's column of appreciation for the opportunity to continue doing good work, as an octagenerian.


"I want these road shows to touch people and send them away happy." Clearly they do. And that's a fine sentiment, to want and work for the happiness of strangers... especially in your 81st year, a time when most in our culture settle for irrelevance and consignment to the sidelines.

Sentiment, after all, is just a feeling of connection and care; and sentiment for the past is just a feeling of gratitude for the journey that brought us to where we find ourselves here and now (when we might have been nowhere, no how).

Looking forward to seeing you in September.
The show goes on in the Shenandoah Valley
The Column: 07.17.23
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