My question is that, why is there is a profound discrepancy between the philosopher's conception of what constitutes 'happiness' and what society at large thinks it equates to? — Wallows
My question is that, why is there is a profound discrepancy between the philosopher's conception of what constitutes 'happiness' and what society at large thinks it equates to? — Wallows
I think it is a catch-22: philosophers define the pursuit of happiness as something connected to reflection. Since most people dislike reflecting, they do not qualify as being "pursuers of happiness". — Louco
Because the framing of the questions where done by philosophers and the solutions led to the philosopher. — Fooloso4
But, philosophers are motivated by claiming to know the 'truth' ... — Wallows
Basically, if a philosopher has not persuaded some average Joe of the merit of his or her philosophy to society or the welfare of an individual, then hasn't he or she failed at being a philosopher? — Wallows
Does happiness cover a determinate time frame? If I'm happy this morning does that count towards this afternoon? — tim wood
Obviously I am making this up on the fly, but hey I think it's a goer! — Kippo
Shall we work on this a bit? — tim wood
I wonder if by happiness you mean a feeling as opposed to a judgment, and at that a feeling about some things, but not - and probably not - about all things. — tim wood
As judgment I read happiness as a kind of satisfaction and contentment, and to be sure the enjoyment of the feeling of those. At the same time, I can easily conceive of happiness while not feeling especially good at all. — tim wood
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