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."

Young Alan Watts

Alan Watts, born on this day in 1915, was in his twenties and living through the second World War of his lifetime when he wrote this beautif...

  • Questions Oct 14
     Bakewell, How to Live (Mon) 1-4 Hope you enjoyed Fall Break. Ours was very happy. 1. What form of writing did Montaigne invent? 2. What doe...
  • Introductions
    Let's introduce ourselves, fellow Happiness scholars/pursuers. I'm Dr. Oliver, I've been teaching this course in alternate years...
  • Questions Oct 19
    Post your comments on ch 5-8. 1. What hope did La Boetie express in his sonnet? 2. What in La Boetie's writing particularly resonated wi...