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."

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Kurt Vonnegut



"How should we behave during this Apocalypse? We should be unusually kind to one another, certainly. But we should also stop being so serious. Jokes help a lot. And get a dog, if you don't already have one."

Kurt also advised wisely: "What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured."

He'd have been 101 yesterday. He had a complicated relationship with happiness, but he knew how to pay attention to the best things in life. If you're ever in Indianapolis, look for his library/museum.

And look here at him being happy with his dogs:

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