Is the study of Happiness a Worthy Scientific Pursuit?: Difference between revisions
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pleasant life - maximises pleasure & positive experiences | pleasant life - maximises pleasure & positive experiences | ||
good life - develop key abilities in activities one has deep interest in | good life - develop key abilities in activities one has deep interest in | ||
meaningful life - developing strengths in activities that contribute to experiences outside themselves, ie the community | meaningful life - developing strengths in activities that contribute to experiences outside themselves, ie the community | ||
* '''Flow theory''' can be integrated into a possible pathway to happiness, where ''flow'' is the deep engagement in an activity where peak experience occurs from accomplishing a clear goal, intense concentration, loss of time -- expanding experience of happiness beyond a pleasure state | * '''Flow theory''' can be integrated into a possible pathway to happiness, where ''flow'' is the deep engagement in an activity where peak experience occurs from accomplishing a clear goal, intense concentration, loss of time -- expanding experience of happiness beyond a pleasure state |
Revision as of 14:17, 26 October 2016
- Previous thought on happiness concluded that investigation into this area was indulgent, and the in the instance of maslow's hierarchy, lower level needs (safety, survival, belonging) were more pertinent and achievement of those would ultimately lead to happiness.
- Set point theory – individual happiness levels are static despite external circumstances
- Is the pursuit of happiness a luxury when viewed against suffering?
- scientific definition could be a) cognitive component overall life satisfaction b) affective (concerned with the change of emotions) : contrasting positive/negative affective attributes
Definitions
Hedonistic - good experiences and sense pleasure outweigh painful experiences
Eudaimonic - realisation of personal potential
- full happiness occurs when life activities coincide with most profound personal values resulting in authentic experiences and aliveness
- autonomy, growth, self-acceptance, life purpose, environmental mastery, positive relation to others are the key aspects of fulfilling ones 'daimon'
- happiness does not result from the pursuit of pleasure but by addressing many aspects of ones personality
pleasant life - maximises pleasure & positive experiences
good life - develop key abilities in activities one has deep interest in
meaningful life - developing strengths in activities that contribute to experiences outside themselves, ie the community
- Flow theory can be integrated into a possible pathway to happiness, where flow is the deep engagement in an activity where peak experience occurs from accomplishing a clear goal, intense concentration, loss of time -- expanding experience of happiness beyond a pleasure state