Fred Can Be Happy: Questions And Answers

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#1/Do you believe Fred can be happy?
I do believe Fred can be a happy immoralist person. It is not because one commits sins or becomes rich and renowned in a hypocrite way, that they won’t be able to enjoy the outcomes
And therefore be happy at all times.
However, if it was a personal answer, I would not be able to be completely happy without interest in friends or truth.
#2/How might Jeffrie G. Murphy try to convince Fred that he is not happy?
When Jeffrie G. Murphy refers to Plato, he makes a good point to argue against the happiness of Fred. Saying that one to be truly happy, has to have a personality wherein all elements required for a fully realized human life are harmoniously integrated. Fred decided to not have integrity (or at least

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