Comments on: Understanding Human Happiness http://thephilosopherschair.com/360-understanding-human-happiness ... Our views on philosophy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:48:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: admin http://thephilosopherschair.com/360-understanding-human-happiness/comment-page-1#comment-1537 admin Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:17:04 +0000 http://thephilosopherschair.com/?p=360#comment-1537 Thank you for your point of view Hani, and for liking this blog :) Perhaps for men in general, and even to this day - Happiness is more important than Love. And probably only when they become old, and are already established and in good standing - if alone, than they will regret not having spent enough of their energy in the pursuit of Love. I must admit for taking Love for granted more often than not, and while spreading festive wishes around I usually wish to everyone - Happiness, Health, and Love, and these are the things I wish myself too. Obviously there is also Peace, and Prosperity, and whatnot that could be added to the wishes list, but the first three are most important in my eyes, and without these - life would be tough and shallow. Thank you for your point of view Hani, and for liking this blog :)

Perhaps for men in general, and even to this day – Happiness is more important than Love. And probably only when they become old, and are already established and in good standing – if alone, than they will regret not having spent enough of their energy in the pursuit of Love.

I must admit for taking Love for granted more often than not, and while spreading festive wishes around I usually wish to everyone – Happiness, Health, and Love, and these are the things I wish myself too. Obviously there is also Peace, and Prosperity, and whatnot that could be added to the wishes list, but the first three are most important in my eyes, and without these – life would be tough and shallow.

]]> By: hani http://thephilosopherschair.com/360-understanding-human-happiness/comment-page-1#comment-1536 hani Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:24:45 +0000 http://thephilosopherschair.com/?p=360#comment-1536 I wonder if Aristotle, Plato or even Socrates would have the same point of view about the purpose of life have they lived their lives in the twenty-first century. While I could not possibly infer to be of the same intellect, I disrespectfully disagree with Aristotle’s views regarding the purpose of life. For him, Happiness was the ultimate goal to reach. For me, in this present time, there is no greater desire or goal than Love. Perhaps Happiness was conceived with a different meaning, but now, Happiness is simply a state of mind which can, and is altered by outside variables and stimulus. Happiness can also be coerced in a daily life—simply by being chosen. Anyone can say: ‘Regardless of all outside influence, I choose to be happy.’ Love on the other hand, can not be manipulated. If and when in Love, there is a euphoria which seems to bind everything together. When Love is present nothing can be unattainable and nothing can be insurmountable. Love is the culmination of all states of being and feelings. All you need is Love and Love is all you need! Could be a good song!!! This is a great blog, you're doing a great job. A rare blog which challenges the mind. I wonder if Aristotle, Plato or even Socrates would have the same point of view about the purpose of life have they lived their lives in the twenty-first century.
While I could not possibly infer to be of the same intellect, I disrespectfully disagree with Aristotle’s views regarding the purpose of life. For him, Happiness was the ultimate goal to reach. For me, in this present time, there is no greater desire or goal than Love. Perhaps Happiness was conceived with a different meaning, but now, Happiness is simply a state of mind which can, and is altered by outside variables and stimulus. Happiness can also be coerced in a daily life—simply by being chosen. Anyone can say: ‘Regardless of all outside influence, I choose to be happy.’
Love on the other hand, can not be manipulated. If and when in Love, there is a euphoria which seems to bind everything together. When Love is present nothing can be unattainable and nothing can be insurmountable. Love is the culmination of all states of being and feelings.
All you need is Love and Love is all you need! Could be a good song!!!

This is a great blog, you’re doing a great job. A rare blog which challenges the mind.

]]> By: admin http://thephilosopherschair.com/360-understanding-human-happiness/comment-page-1#comment-1418 admin Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:28:10 +0000 http://thephilosopherschair.com/?p=360#comment-1418 Exactly Donald :) Exactly Donald :)

]]> By: Donald Swarbrick http://thephilosopherschair.com/360-understanding-human-happiness/comment-page-1#comment-1348 Donald Swarbrick Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:28:11 +0000 http://thephilosopherschair.com/?p=360#comment-1348 We would not appreciate happiness so much if we did not know what sadness was, (ying and yang) We would not appreciate happiness so much if we did not know what sadness was, (ying and yang)

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