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."

Saturday, November 11, 2023

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”

…said Nietzsche (and Kanye, and Kelly Clarkson). But is there any truth to this idea, or the idea that suffering is necessary for happiness? Exploring the concept of post-traumatic growth…

Healing 2.0: What We Gain from Pain
Hidden Brain
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1 comment:

  1. Flynn McNeilNovember 14, 2023 at 4:24 PM

    Well, I suppose as long as we're living we're growing stronger. To a point at least. Sometimes I do believe that suffering is necessary for happiness. I know that from suffering, a deep empathy can grow, which is quite bittersweet. I wish it didn't have to be this way, but that is just part of being human.

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