Is The Pursuit Of Happiness Futile?

Authors

Catherine Kelly, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Other

Disciplines

Social sciences, Philosophy,

Publication Details

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0214/1356530-is-the-pursuit-of-happiness-futile/

RTE Brainstorm, updated / Tuesday, 14 Feb 2023 16:23

Abstract

Philosophers have long been interested with the good life and how it can be achieved. Indeed, the term hedonism – maximising pleasure and minimising pain – was articulated thousands of years ago by Aristippus who was a strong advocate of immediate sensory gratification. On the other hand, Aristotle considered sensual pleasure vulgar and championed the notion that true happiness entails identifying one's qualities, cultivating them, and living life with them consistently.

Recommended Citation

Kelly, Catherine, "Is The Pursuit Of Happiness Futile?" (2023). Contributions from TU Dublin. 391.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/tudcontrib/391

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