
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Aristotle and Plato ICYMI
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
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The Middle Way to Happiness
This chapter examines the 'middle way' philosophy in personal growth, focusing on incremental changes toward virtues like bravery and temperance. It connects Aristotle's views from The Nicomachean Ethics on friendship and morality to modern scientific insights, suggesting that true happiness arises from virtuous living and meaningful relationships. The importance of social support is highlighted, illustrating how companionship can inspire perseverance in self-improvement and the cultivation of positive habits.
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