HO 231 - Theories of Happiness

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Mount Mercy University

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Recent studies have suggested that, although Americans generally have more money, pleasure, and power than we had fifty years ago, significantly fewer of us report that we are happy. Perhaps this surprising development is related to the growing number of authors, from social science and other academic backgrounds, who are studying and writing about happiness today. This course is designed to help participants to read some of the best of this material, compare it to some ideas about happiness from other time periods, and apply our findings to our own lives. Topics will include the definition of 'happiness,' the demographics of happy people, and the relationship between happiness and cognition,biology, personal relationships, and religious faith, among others. Students should expect to be active daily readers, writers, and knowledgeable participants in discussion. Prerequisites: completion of general education requirement in Philosophy and PS 101.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 363-8213

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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