The Pursuit of True Happiness

This chapter explores the evolution of the concept of happiness from the perspectives of America's founding thinkers, emphasizing the distinction between moral fulfillment and mere pleasure. The discussion highlights the importance of personal responsibility, self-mastery, and moral discipline in the pursuit of genuine happiness, contrasting contemporary ideas of freedom with traditional values. Ultimately, it calls for a deeper understanding of happiness that incorporates virtue and the significance of moral constraints for societal integrity.