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."

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Struggling

Young adults aren't as happy as they used to be. I spoke with The New York Times about new research from the Global Flourishing Study, which shows that young people today are struggling more than ever—with their mental health, social connections, sense of purpose, and overall well-being.

We used to think of young adulthood as one of the happiest times of life, but that's no longer the case in a lot of Western countries like the US and the UK.

Laurie Santos https://www.threads.com/@lauriesantosofficial/post/DJmuUDyOu8C?xmt=AQF0B2diGi26zOEolqoTN3Hz7TkOCVsFSPFy1Y7CdUjheA

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