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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Monday, November 10, 2025

Know more, suffer less

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Why?

Happiness rests on three pillars: enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. Today, meaning is collapsing, especially for the young, because we've neglected the part of the brain that asks "why."

To rebuild it, we must return to life's deeper questions: coherence, purpose, and significance. That's where true happiness begins.

— Arthur Brooks

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