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, June 10, 2024

Aristotle & the Stoics

While Aristotle thinks it's just obvious that the good life depends in part on 'externals' like health and access to resources, the Stoics think the value of someone's life — and the limits of their happiness — should not be judged or imposed according to circumstances outside their control.

Who do you side with?
https://philosophybreak.com/articles/aristotle-vs-the-stoics-what-does-happiness-require/?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_content=existentialism

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