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."

Up@dawn 2.0

Monday, August 7, 2023

Five philosophers walk into a ballpark, a Buc-ees, and a bird sanctuary...

"Wherever you are, it is your friends who make your world." Right again, WJ.

My annual meet-up with old and scattered friends from grad school was a reliably-happy occasion:

2 comments:

  1. This title sounds like a good lead in for a new Dad Joke. I loved that you added Buc-ees to your annual gathering...

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  2. It’s usually a priest, a rabbi and a minister, right?

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