Happiness economics

Happiness is a very controversial topic in today’s society. There is a single defined definition, yet many different ways a person can feel it. To everyone in the world, happiness is perceived and defined differently. Human interaction and connection is not necessarily needed to achieve happiness, but is needed to some extent. I believe that happiness is achieved when dreams, personal thoughts, and human relations mix together. Dreams are essential to living life. Some only live because their…

Happiness could have many definitions, but it all depends on the person. To some, happiness could be a result of great friendships, family, funny/enjoyable moments, or even a job. Happiness to others could be money, wealth, or living a luxurious life. Regardless of what happiness is to you, you shouldn’t ever force it on yourself or in your life. If happiness is a “goal” for somebody, they may treat it as a competition and not achieve pure happiness. If they’re treating it as a “goal”, things…

Depression is a serious matter and some people overcome being depressed and having a low self esteem but others do not and these poems talk about how your life can go from being miserable to being amazing. “The Journey” by Mary Oliver talks abou the road from the bottom to the top of depression while “The laughing heart” by Charles Bukowski talks about how anyone can take control of their life no matter how bad it is going. Charles Bukowski used repetition and diction to describe how his poem…

Recent research (BMJ 2008) has examined whether happiness can be spread from person to person, and how would the structures social networks can affect happiness. Using a longitudinal social network analysis, the study has followed a total of 4739 participants from year 1983 to the year 2003. By measuring the broad array of attributes of social networks and verse social ties, researchers found significant increased of happiness visible in the network, particular in friends living close by,…

stop is at happiness. Finding happiness, isn't that sums up our entire life? Everything we do in our lives is to achieve that satisfaction or meet that expectation or to be calm and content. All these are what I call the quest for happiness. The problem with us is that we are dependant on others for our happiness. What we need to understand is that happiness is not a physical entity that someone can give us rather it's a state and an elusive one at that. What if I tell you that happiness is…

traits that could possibly contribute to the society’s happiness. Eric Weiner, the writer of the book called “The Geography of Bliss”, had travelled to multiple countries around the world, including Netherland, Switzerland, Bhutan, Qatar, etc.. trying to gather information of what values he believed contribute to the society’s happiness. For instance, people may think of money; with more money, you will be happier, you can literally buy happiness to yourself. How about religion and…

everything they want or need it’s because they have what they thought would make them happy. Occasionally you get a raise in life or a high point but in a month or two it will just be normal and then you will want another high point in order to sustain happiness levels (Stillman).Then when you do not receive that high point everything you have does not seem so great anymore. Many people who believe that they are successful are unhappy.People use social comparisons to determine their level of…

to trump material purchases because the utility of buying anything really starts accruing before you buy it.” These few lines demonstrate how buying an experience brings forth enjoyment before, during, and after the purchase. As well as bringing happiness to people, buying experiences makes you less likely to…

Narcissistic Personality Disorder entails a long- standing pattern of grandiosity, an overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. People with this disorder believe that they are the highlight in everybody’s life. They tend to come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. They make others feel inferior. Individuals will this disorder feel that they are superior and have a sense of entitlement. When they don’t get their way, they become very…

To begin, I find The Forms most compelling concerning the philosophies of Plato. I do believe he is right in saying that no physical object is perfect. For example, people can think of what a perfect circle looks like, but a perfect circle can never be made. Today’s society has its own Forms, such as the model student, or the model parent. Although in reality, there is no such thing as a perfect student or parent. I also find it compelling that Plato said The Forms are the natural targets of the…