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What is the main concern raised about pursuing happiness?
What is the main concern raised about pursuing happiness?
The concern is that happiness may be selfish or a bad idea.
What is another objection mentioned about being happy?
What is another objection mentioned about being happy?
The objection is that it may not be possible to be happier due to the current state of the world.
What is the current global crisis mentioned in the text?
What is the current global crisis mentioned in the text?
The global crisis mentioned is the COVID-19 pandemic.
How does the current state of the world affect happiness?
How does the current state of the world affect happiness?
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What do the studies show about life circumstances and happiness?
What do the studies show about life circumstances and happiness?
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What is the question that arises when teaching about becoming happier?
What is the question that arises when teaching about becoming happier?
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What do the studies suggest about the benefits of being happier?
What do the studies suggest about the benefits of being happier?
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What are the two perspectives from which we want to solve certain things?
What are the two perspectives from which we want to solve certain things?
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What are some of the things we want people to have in order to be happier?
What are some of the things we want people to have in order to be happier?
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What is the assumption about people's happiness in relation to their life circumstances?
What is the assumption about people's happiness in relation to their life circumstances?
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Study Notes
Happiness in Difficult Circumstances
- The world's current state (e.g., COVID-19 crisis) can make it difficult to be happy due to feelings of sadness and anxiety.
Is Happiness a Good Idea?
- Some question the value of pursuing happiness, thinking it might be selfish or unfeasible in a troubled world.
The Benefits of Happiness
- Research shows that being happier is correlated with various positive life outcomes, including:
- Better economic outcomes (e.g., employment, sufficient money)
- Improved public health outcomes
- Happiness tends to have a positive impact on aspects of life beyond just feeling good.
Challenging Assumptions
- The assumption that solving economic and health issues will automatically lead to happiness is not entirely accurate.
- Instead, happiness can precede and even contribute to achieving these desirable life outcomes.
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Exploring the Concept of Happiness: Is it Worth Pursuing and Attainable?
