Happiness is used in the context of mental or emotional states, including positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. It is also used in the context of life satisfaction, subjective well-being, flourishing, and well-being. Can money buy happiness? There’s no definite answer. But we know the way you spend your money can […]
According to the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, happiness is a state of wellbeing and contentment (Merriam-Webster). Arguably, happiness is the ultimate desire of human beings. It is a given that achieving happiness entails increasing pleasure while, at the same time, decreasing pain. While this argument may be, it has also been argued that happiness encompasses experiencing […]
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Get startedBefore the debates, let’s define what is happiness in general. This question is philosophical, but I tried to simplify it. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines happiness as good fortune; a state of well-being and contentment, pleasurable or satisfying experience. Can money buy happiness? There’s no definite answer, but we all know, the way you spend your money […]
I’ve grown up my entire life being outdoors in some form or fashion. Being a kid in Texas, I had a lot of friends and family that were always out hunting or working on something that needed to be fixed on the property or lease. I feel like that has played a direct role in […]
The Relation between Virtue and Pleasure in Aristotle and Kant Introduction ‘Every action and choice is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.’ (Aristotle: 1094a1-3). Philosophy has always been concerned with trying to determine why we do the […]
According to the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, happiness is a state of wellbeing and contentment (Merriam-Webster). Arguably, happiness is the ultimate desire of human beings. It is a given that achieving happiness entails increasing pleasure while, at the same time, decreasing pain. While this argument may be, it has also been argued that happiness encompasses experiencing […]
In most Hasidic schools, including the ones I attended, Aristotle is taught to be synonymous with sin, and is depicted as the symbol of non-Jewish promiscuity and wickedness. Therefore, when I noticed that we would be exploring Aristotle this semester, I was both enthusiastic and anxious. Enthusiastic, because I would be learning the teachings of […]
What I value most in my life are my two daughters, my children mean everything to me and I promised myself that I would do any and everything for my kids to ensure that they would never want for anything. Upon having kids I never understood the amount of love and affection that you could […]
When we consider the concept of utilitarianism we base it on the pleasures and pains we encounter and how they balance regarding maximizing happiness overall. As Jeremy Bentham defines, “whatever will maximize utility; producing the most pleasure or happiness and avoiding or preventing pain or suffering” in Sandel’s Justice (2007). When taking a utilitarianism viewpoint, […]
Utilitarianism concentrates on the outcome of an action, which means that it determines in what is right or wrong based on the consequences of what this action brings about. If the action is the proper one then it maximizes utility/happiness and reduce suffering according to the typical conception of this principle of classical utilitarianism. As […]
Utilitarianism is the philosophy claims that when it comes to a moral decision, always elect the one that benefits the majority. This particular philosophy originate from a movement of Ethics and Political philosophy in 19th century England. This is a concept that teaches people to determine the value of an action solely from a perspective […]
Abstract This paper presents a refreshing look at Utilitarianism and furthermore ties the ideas of utilitarianism to the process of Eugenics. Using John Mills ideology, Utilitarianism and Eugenics are first evaluated as separate entities. Utilitarianism is focused around the ideas of right and wrong and their application to decision making. The ultimate goal of this […]
In Jane Myers article on marital satisfaction, she states a preliminary comparison between arranged marriages in India and marriages of choice in the United States in terms of satisfaction and wellness. “Marriage is an important institution in almost all societies in the world. In the United States, for example, over 90% of persons choose to […]
Everyone is constantly searching for the true concept of happiness in their lives. Many pursue fame, money and material goods in order to grain that satisfaction, but others believe that satisfaction from fame, money and material good is only temporary. Many philosophers, specifically Socrates believes that a good life is the true concept of happiness. […]
There are so many different ways in which society and culture shape the death experience. Not every individual is the same in their beliefs therefore everyone’s dying experience is different. In our American culture, today death is something that is typically feared. Michael Leming and George Dickson stated in their textbook titled, Understand Death, Dying […]
What is good? What is bad or evil? What is ethical?Most people think they Naturally know what is good and bad .Most people may assume that having a lot of money ,being wealthy, enjoying human pleasures, being socially acceptable in the one which they live ,or having a high social and economic status . For […]
John Stuart Mill was an English philosopher and economist, and feminist and civil servant. Famous for his work on “Utilitarianism” and On Liberty. The utilitarianism was originally writing by Jeremy Bentham and later redeveloped by John Stuart Mill. In the Mill Utilitarianism in the 1861, was to cover the explanation of utilitarian moral theory. In […]
Among the ethic branches, Utilitarianism is a branch that belongs to Consequentialism. Utilitarianism consists of the major good, to the most amounts of people. This doctrine has three main philosophers, Jeremy Bentham, whom is considered the father of it. James Mill is another notable philosopher and his son, John Stuart Mill, being the latter the […]
Utilitarianism is the philosophy claims that when it comes to a moral decision, always elect the one that benefits the majority. This particular philosophy originate from a movement of Ethics and Political philosophy in 19th century England. This is a concept that teaches people to determine the value of an action solely from a perspective […]
Nelson Mandela and Vincent Van Gogh are two significant characters, who each was considered one of the most important contributors in his field of interest. Though the former a political leader and the latter a painter, certain aspects of their lives that fostered their greatness are extremely similar, such as both experienced great misfortunes yet […]
In John Stuart Mill’s Utilitarianism, he describes and explains the principle of utility and its importance to morality. Mills also breaks down the difference between direct and indirect normative utilitarianism. Bernard William’s piece Critiques on Utilitarianism shows a different side of the idea providing a different valuable perspective. I will be exploring Mill’s view and […]
Utilitarianism is defined by Merriam-Webster as, A doctrine that the useful is the good and that the determining consideration of right conduct should be the usefulness of its consequences; a theory that the aim of action should be the largest possible balance of pleasure over pain or the greatest happiness of the greatest number. In […]
Moral theories are meant to help us figure out what actions are right vs what actions are wrong. My ethical theory is based off of Consequentialism. Consequentialism says that an action is morally required just because it produces the best overall results. Consequentialism is not just a simply single theory but it is based off […]
Every continent is susceptible to the problem of mass displacement, either within or across country borders worldwide. The number of affected people vary over time, due to newly arising conflicts, repatriation movements and new conflicts in protracted conflict areas, such as Africa’s Great Lakes region and South-West Asia. By running away from their homes, family […]
Act Utilitarianism and Justice John Stewart Mill defines Utility as pleasure itself, and the absence of pain. Utility can also be defined by the Greatest Happiness Principle. This principle is defined as “actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness. By happiness […]
A Christian perspective to PAS Pain suffering and death lie at the heart of the Christian story and for Christians the fundamental question with regards to PAS is what does life in Jesus Christ the one who hang on the cross, suffered and died a not so dignified death enable and require? Identifying with Christ […]
Though its invention was well into the 1820s, physical education is a powerful pedagogy that still is in effect for schools all around the world. In fact, it is mandated by the state of New Jersey, and similarly for others, that a student should take part in a physical education course for at least two […]
To the common person, the term natural law may not hold much significance or may register in their mind as a type of law that is of the earth or based on nature. While this may seem like the right definition, it is not the case. The idea of Natural law is one which has […]
This community is perfectly planned out, a place in what seems to be perfect community, In this community from the age of one your life is already planned out. Your childhood will last until the age of 12, this when you receive your job assignments. You will work with no worries about difficult, no choices, […]
Throughout one’s life, we are destined to experience a vast variety of circumstances which will ultimately affect what we feel as a result, though we as a society seem to strive to achieve happiness above other emotions or experiences. (Gilbert) Blaise Pascal has alleged that happiness acts as an essential motivator for us as humans, […]
When thinking of what happiness means, how would you define it? Happiness is often looked down upon as always being the person to smile for everything and being nice towards others. However, behind that person that always smiles for everything and towards anyone could possibly deep inside not even be as happy as they perceive. Yet, could be battling a war we may not even be aware about to the slightest because of how well they seem to cover it up with that smile and positive attitude. But what does it really mean to be happy? In this essay I will briefly cover the definition of happiness, what happiness gets confused for, and what happiness means to me.
According to Merriam Webster’s online dictionary, happiness is defined as being in a “state of well-being and contentment.” Well-being is known as being comfortable with oneself as well as having a healthy lifestyle. So, feeling happy is considered as being delightful with their character and who they are. To have that feeling of being ecstatic with where you are in life. And what you are doing that make you feel full and content with yourself and your life.
Having a negative attitude towards others and yourself is what happiness is not. To wait for the day to really be happy, and satisfied, making yourself believe that you are happy with who and where you are is also not true happiness. You will end up waiting forever and never truly being happy with yourself. It is masking and shielding yourself from being happy and feeling content. Pleasure is a feeling that is often mistaken for being happy. Although, both happiness and pleasure make us feel good, and elated. However, pleasure is a temporary feeling.
Happiness to me is something that I am currently working on, it indeed is a working progress. I cannot say I am one hundred percent happy and content with myself. But I have accepted my flaws, the things that I have done in my past, the relationships I have had, as well as influences that have left an impact on me. But acceptance is one of the first steps to being happy with myself. Happiness to me would not only be to have such a livid, and colorful attitude. But to be motivated and to keep pushing forward day by day making progress to complete any goals.
Although our definitions of happiness vary person to person. I think it is better off that way, only our inner self and heart know what makes us truly happy, to be happy is my main goal in life. Being truly happy can lead to many different open possibilities such as new life experiences, and relationships with others that will support you and help maintain being content. However, only we as human beings can decide and allow things to come in our life that help us become satisfied. We are in control of what we do with our lives, and only we know truly what we want and deserve to be doing with our own lives.
