HONR 208 - Happiness

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Honors

Description:

The Declaration of Independence states that each person has a basic right to the pursuit of happiness. But it is in one thing to exercise this right; it is another thing for the pursuit to be successful. Philosophers, psychologists, and economists have recently become very interested in the nature of happiness and the reasons why people succeed or fail in attaining it. Questions addressed will include, for instance, how much difference such things as age, health, wealth, work, luck, pleasure, love, temperament, status, and community make to whether people are happy. We will conduct experiments in savoring, mindfulness, novel pleasures, gratitude, selflessness, service, and unforgettable moments of intellectual joy.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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