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What Can Science Tell Us About Happiness? ~ Anna Alexandrova

On Humans

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Flourishing in Contemporary Sciences: The Link to Aristotle's Thought

Many contemporary scientists are exploring the concept of flourishing, inspired by Aristotle's belief that creatures like us have the ability to realize their needs and reach their full potential. This idea is enticing and widely accepted in Western thought, and it aligns with similar notions in other traditions. However, psychologists today often focus on the perception of meaningfulness when studying flourishing.

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