Happiness Fall 2015 Study Questions
Return to Happiness
SEP 1
SEP 3
1. What is philosophically and practically significant about the rise of Greek philosophy for the study of happiness?
2. Describe Plato's model for happiness. What would his basic argument about the nature of happiness be?
3. Describe Aristotle's model for happiness. What would his basic argument about the nature of happiness be?
3. What would we have to know to settle the question about Pat and Lee raised by Cahn and Vitrano?
SEP 8
1. How do you distinguish objectivist and subjectivist positions? Why is the distinction complicated?
2. What is Aristotle's core argument for his view of Happiness? What is Happiness for Aristotle?
3. What are some strengths and weaknesses of Aristotle's view?
SEP 10
1. In light of Haidt's discussion, how might you explain the phrase, "Happiness is in the journey"? 2. How can we account for the similar outcomes of lottery winners and paraplegics? 3. According to Haidt, what are some of the factors in your life that might increase your happiness in an enduring way?
