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The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?

Open to Debate

CHAPTER

Philosophical Perspectives on Happiness

Exploring the contrasting views of Epicureanism and Stoicism through the friendship of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, focusing on self-mastery, government, and pursuit of happiness. The chapter delves into the nuances of pleasure and happiness, discussing the role of emotions, deep reading, and finding a balance between pleasure and pain.

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