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Life is hard. Can philosophy help?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Redefining Happiness: Living Well vs. Feeling Happy

The traditional belief that happiness is the ultimate goal of life is being challenged. Philosophers argue that living well involves more than just feeling happy; it entails being responsive to various reasons including the well-being of others and the world, addressing injustices, and fulfilling the needs of others. This redefined concept of happiness shifts the focus from self-centeredness to a more holistic approach of living a good enough life. It acknowledges that living well may involve experiencing unhappiness, such as in the case of grief, as it is a part of deeply valuing loving relationships with others. This new perspective emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with what is right and necessary, rather than solely pursuing personal happiness.

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