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, September 18, 2023

Cosmic perspective

But this guy's self-esteem is micro-cosmic, or sub- …
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  1. Matt DelfendahlSeptember 19, 2023 at 3:46 PM

    Some may find this comic daunting and even slightly depressive, however I find joy in our insignificance! Out of all the crazy things in our great cosmos, somehow, I ended up being alive on Earth at the time I am. Just because in the grand cosmic scheme I am insignificant does not mean I have to stop living or being! Like we talked of last week, we are here, my home is Earth, and insignificant it may be or not, I am going to keep living on it! Also, our cosmic insignificance also makes me feel better when negative things happen. Life is short, we are insignificant, so let's live happy and free!

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