philososphers said that happiness is the unconcious ultimate goal for all people.I think people face problems, get troubled and get psychologically sick, because they are unaware of thier true goal "happiness" and set subgoals intead. so what shall happen if the one took "happiness seriously" as his only and ultimate goal in life,and derive all his goals from there. Please I need your openions, because i seriously started applying this to my life, and feeling a great change in all my thinking.
2007-04-02 08:16:18 · 10 answers · asked by Hamdi 2007 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You require a definition of happiness, so that you might have a a better sense of what your existence is actually being directed toward. Consider Aristotle's definition of happiness as being about the fulfillment of the purpose of one's nature, and then ask as to what might be the purpose of a human nature. Answers to this kind of question are quite numerous, so you will have some research to do. You might also want to consider as to whether or not what is limiting our experience of happiness in our own age is equating happiness with emotional fulfillment. This would seem worthy to think about.
I would also advise that you expand your thinking about happiness as not so much being a kind of problem that one can solve, but an encounter with the mystery of our own existence. In the face of such a mystery, what is required is not problem solving, but gratitude, awe, and the humility that seeks wisdom.
2007-04-02 10:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Happiness" is certainly a worthwhile goal...but an optimum solution for all problems? No.
If you have no money, no place to live, no food...happiness in that situation is admirable, but it's not going to feed you or put a roof over your head.
Frankly, I think the idea of "being happy no matter what your circumstances" is silly. If you're happy in poverty or misery, there's little incentive to work to change your circumstances. It's the un-happiness that drives you to get an education, improve your job skills, meet people who can help you, etc. Those are all admirable and worthwhile things. They not only make it easier to be happy, they make you a better person and a better member of society.
Personally, I'd aim for "satisfaction" rather than "happiness." Makes more sense :)
Peace.
2007-04-02 15:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If happiness is humanity's ultimate goal, then humanity is doomed to destruction.
It is only a matter of time until some situation arises where a choice must be made - obtain happiness or obtain the long-term survival of the human race. Nor is this only true for happiness.
To choose anything but survival is to not only accept annihilation, but to cause it. Those who are primarily happy will eventually be gone.
Others will take their place.
2007-04-02 16:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happiness might be a solution to alot of problems but I think that happiness can allow you to DEAL with your problems in a positive light and not get too caught up in them.
If you ever read the book: The Power Of Now, the author says that there are no problems and that it's your MIND that creates a problem or thinks you have a problem.
2007-04-02 15:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by metal76 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think happiness comes from the inside. If one is naturally a happy and optimistic person, content with oneself and tolerant of others, problems can be tackled with an optimism geared towards solution.
Those who are naturally depressed or only see the bleak side of life are not equipped to meet problems head-on and reach a solution.
2007-04-02 15:37:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking of happiness or contentment?Contentment seems impossible or at least not too realistic for the here and now.
I don't really like how many view happiness.Trying to define it in a heirarchial sense.It happens in moments.It's not the reason or the lack thereof,it's the joy of taking in great moments.
Goals and such are just some of many ways to be happy.
2007-04-02 15:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel that to be truly happy you have to ignore consequences and dive right into the moment. Be truly hedonistic and Dionysian. Though you will feel happy, you will create more problems in the future. The old metaphor "cross that bridge when you come to it" applies, but to maintain a positive emotional state, I feel you have to sit back and sacrifice some happiness to pick the easiest bridge to cross in the future.
2007-04-02 15:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by Adam V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the search of happiness is like a walk to a horizon that everyone of us has in the eyes. More we walk and more the horizon is always over. So the important of happiness is not to reach it but to walk to.
And sorry for my little English.
Ciao.
2007-04-02 16:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by ombra mattutina 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the solution to most of lifes problems is humor. If you can't laugh at yourself and this screwed up world we live in. Then whats the point of being here.
2007-04-02 15:41:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to enjoy life and laugh at it,its hard to do since i am in chronic pain and depressed,but i do try,having some hopes and dreams helps
2007-04-02 15:24:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋