PHIL 2230 - Philosophy of Happiness

4 Semester Hours
An introduction to the conceptual, ethical,; psychological issues of happiness, including topics such as the proper role of happiness in life, the issue of happiness as an ultimate goal, the definition of happiness, the best ways to achieve happiness, the question of whether happiness is possible, the relationship between happiness; morality, scientific studies of happiness, the rise of positive psychology, mood-altering drugs, conceptual issues of mental health,; criticisms of happiness including issues of the value of misery, suffering,; depression