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, October 23, 2023

Southern Festival of Books

Hadn't been to this annual highlight of autumn in Nashville since pre-pandemic, so I went to the wrong venue, the old one on Legislative Plaza. Fortunately I made it to the big tent at the Bicentennial Mall in time to catch Margaret Renkl. The weather couldn't have been finer. Ran into Gary and Diana there too. The whole experience was a delight...

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