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It's very questionable that happiness can be measured or even desirable. The focus on positive emotions is easy and attractive, and yet human beings need a rang
by mudil 5y ago
It's very questionable that happiness can be measured or even desirable. The focus on positive emotions is easy and attractive, and yet human beings need a range of emotions to have a fulfilling life.
- cortesoft 5y agoI agree. I find the obsession with happiness, and with the idea that happiness is the ultimate goal in life, to be problematic. Like you said, happiness is a part of a fulfilling life, but it is not everything.
- chongli 5y agoHappiness has more than one definition. The common definition refers to people's immediate emotional state: feeling happy. Happiness is also used in many other contexts and can include times of pain, crying, etc. Life satisfaction, flourishing, overall well-being. One example I frequently mention is running. Running can be extremely painful, physically exhausting, and mentally draining. Yet runners will frequently describe their runs using word happiness. Why is that? Because there is more to happiness than just feeling good.
- rchaud 5y agoNot to mention that happiness is a flow, not a stock. My parents were delighted with me ages 0-10. If you polled them again 10 years later, they'd have a very different response.