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. PHIL 3160 – Philosophy of Happiness - "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."
Friday, September 6, 2013
Discussion question for chapter four
They say that money can't buy you happiness. Do you think that society is so materialist now that this old saying is no longer accurate? Are we so shallow and disconnected that having the most material goods and keeping up with the Jones' is the only thing that makes us happy and contributes to our self worth?
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All you have to do is turn on a television to find your answer.
ReplyDeleteBut don't focus on the "we."
Ask yourself if money is buying your happiness.
Ask yourself if you're shallow and disconnected.
That's more important than lumping "us" up.