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> happy Is happiness the most important goal? Could one have other aims in life beyond the pursuit of happiness?

• saiya-jin 6y ago
  Yes, if you are able to (many can't for whatever reason, ie messed up childhood). And yes of course, although those aims usually also bring some sort of happiness, at least they do ie for me
• djrogers 6y ago
  What would be the purpose of pursuing something that did not ultimately bring you joy?
  • InvertedRhodium 6y ago
    Stability and safety are both values that a lot of people would put before joy. But fundamentally we're approaching the penultimate "What is the meaning of life?" question - to which everyone has to find their own answers. I suspect hedonists would be inclined to agree with you.
    • d1zzy 6y ago
      Happiness is not the same thing as pleasure. People seeking happiness aren't necessarily hedonists. There's nothing wrong with seeking pleasure (or being a hedonist) but just saying that they shouldn't be considered equivalent.
      • InvertedRhodium 6y ago
        While true, happiness is also not really the same thing as joy either. I agree with the rest of your comment though.