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Life is hard. Can philosophy help?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

Redefining Happiness: The Pursuit of a Meaningful Life

This chapter explores the philosophical distinctions between happiness and living a good life, questioning the idea that happiness should be the ultimate goal. Through thought experiments and discussions on grief, it highlights the necessity of engaging with the world's complexities and the emotional spectrum to achieve true fulfillment.

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