2007-11-16 01:24:55 · 11 answers · asked by Jon B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Some people are MADE happy by fears. Some thrill seekers will jump off cliffs, ride in recklessly fast vehicles, and if they think it is too safe they will lose interest. People are more complex than you give them credit for.
2007-11-16 05:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Happiness comes in many ways. Sometimes it comes in the most unexpected moments and for no reason at all, your mood is lighten up. Although fear may have influence our ability to be happy, it isnt really the factor.
2007-11-16 09:52:40 · answer #2 · answered by mkc 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not really. A person stranded on a desert island with plenty of food and no threats to their person has nothing to fear, yet most people would not be very happy about it.
2007-11-16 09:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No.
The true definition of happiness is being true and completely at peace with yourself. Once you have accomplished this level of enlightenment, then you will acheive even more happiness because you will be in a position to help others in their journeys through life.
2007-11-16 09:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by gryphon1911 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There certainly appears to be a relationship between fear and happiness, but I wouldn't limit happiness to the mere absence of fear.
2007-11-16 10:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sophrosyne 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, I wouldn't. Happiness is a feeling, right?
Fear is a feeling. To not fear, is a non-feeling.
To not fear, therefore cannot be defined as a good feeling.
Consequently, happiness would have to be defined as a, "good" feeling.
Wotan
2007-11-16 09:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by Alberich 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
FEARING happiness is like FEAR itself, not knowing the outcome, of life in general.
2007-11-16 09:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by babyofthebeast 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
But the act of writing that has no fear in it,in reality.
Or so you might suppose.
But if you were held hostage by terrorists, i doubt that
that would apply.
2007-11-16 09:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by peter m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
perhaps, that might be part of happiness.. because fearlessness, even of death, can lead one to achieve great things..
but i think true happiness is just another way of describing contentment.. in other words, to be truly happy means to be satisfied with whatever you have.. because your mind won't be plagued with unfulfilled needs and desires..
2007-11-16 09:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by druid_gtfx 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no.
happiness in itself has nothing to do with the emotion of fear.
2007-11-16 09:33:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋