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."

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Think like a dog?

"Dogs don't dwell on the past or stress about the future. They don't expect the worst, become filled with regret, or exaggerate the consequences of their actions. They live in the moment. Here's what happens when we think more like our canine friends."

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-minute-therapist/202509/think-like-a-dog

For humans, though, some moments are capacious enough to include thought of past and future. They have their place, and their point.So have the moments of pure presence. Thinking the right thoughts at the right time (and knowing when to stop thinking): that's the challenge.

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Think like a dog?

"Dogs don't dwell on the past or stress about the future. They don't expect the worst, become filled with regret, or exaggerate...