A lot of philosophers would say, it can make perfect sense to pursue other values in life than just happiness. And I like to more recently use Alex Honnold the climber of the free solo who climbed El Capitan. "I didn't become a philosopher to be the happiest. He has to work in the industry"
Philosopher and author Daniel Haybron of St. Louis University talks about his book, Happiness, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Happiness turns out to be a little more complicated than it sounds. Haybron discusses the good life and different philosophical perspectives on how to achieve happiness.