Happiness

We will examine the science of happiness in this discussion. It will serve as an example for how we should examine other such constructs throughout the course. You will do a bit of survey research in this activity. Begin by listing, in rank order, three to five factors that you think are important in your […]

Is it possible to be happy in this world? How would that happiness be

As Kant defines it, the Enlightenment is an optimistic philosophy and the full title of Voltaire’s story is Candide or Optimism. Pick two of the following works – Candide, Gulliver’s Travels, and the Discourse on Inequality – and write a thesis-driven, evidence- based paper in response to these questions: Is it possible to be happy […]

Do you believe money buys happiness?

Answer the following question in an essay after carefully considering the different authors’ opinions from the readings listed below as well as your own opinion: Do you believe money buys happiness? Essay requirements: • A clear thesis that answers the task question • Examples from and references to the readings • Focused and organized body […]