Module #1 Introduction to the Philosophy of Happiness Exploring the concept of happiness and its significance in philosophy
Module #2 Understanding Happiness:Definitions and Theories Examining different definitions and theories of happiness, including hedonism, eudaimonia, and subjective well-being
Module #3 The Ancient Greek Roots of Happiness Delving into the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, and Epicurus on happiness
Module #4 Hedonism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Investigating the hedonist approach to happiness, including its strengths and weaknesses
Module #5 Eudaimonia:Aristotles Concept of Happiness Examining Aristotles concept of eudaimonia and its implications for living a happy life
Module #6 The Stoic Perspective on Happiness Exploring the Stoic view of happiness, including the role of reason, virtue, and inner strength
Module #7 The Impact of Desire on Happiness Analyzing the relationship between desire and happiness, including the concept of adaptive preference
Module #8 The Role of Virtue in Happiness Investigating the connection between virtue and happiness, including the importance of character and moral development
Module #9 The Significance of Friendship in Happiness Examining the role of friendship and social relationships in achieving happiness
Module #10 The Debate Over Objective vs. Subjective Happiness Discussing the merits and challenges of objective and subjective approaches to happiness
Module #11 The Happiness of Others:Utilitarian and Deontological Perspectives Exploring the implications of utilitarian and deontological ethics for happiness and well-being
Module #12 The Dark Side of Happiness:Critiques and Challenges Examining critiques of the happiness agenda, including concerns about individualism and cultural imperialism
Module #13 Happiness Across Cultures:Comparative Perspectives Investigating how different cultures and societies conceive of and pursue happiness
Module #14 The Science of Happiness:What Psychology Can Tell Us Surveying the findings of positive psychology and their implications for understanding happiness
Module #15 Neuroscience and Happiness:The Role of Brain Chemistry Delving into the neural basis of happiness, including the role of dopamine and serotonin
Module #16 Happiness and the Good Life:Debating the Relationship Exploring the connection between happiness and the good life, including the importance of meaning and purpose
Module #17 The Ethics of Happiness:Moral Obligations and Moral Worth Investigating the moral implications of prioritizing happiness, including duties to oneself and others
Module #18 Happiness and Politics:Should Governments Pursue Happiness? Examining the role of government in promoting happiness, including the challenges of policy implementation
Module #19 The Economics of Happiness:GDP and Beyond Analyzing the relationship between economic indicators and happiness, including alternative measures such as the Genuine Progress Indicator
Module #20 Happiness in the Digital Age:Opportunities and Challenges Exploring the impact of technology on happiness, including the role of social media and constant connectivity
Module #21 Happiness and Spirituality:Exploring the Connection Investigating the relationship between happiness and spirituality, including the role of mindfulness and meditation
Module #22 The Pursuit of Unhappiness:Is Happiness Overrated? Examining the arguments for and against the importance of happiness, including the value of suffering and struggle
Module #23 Happiness and Death:The Relationship Between Mortality and Well-being Exploring the connection between mortality awareness and happiness, including the role of existentialism
Module #24 Happiness and the Environment:The Impact of Nature on Well-being Investigating the relationship between environmental degradation and happiness, including the role of nature and sustainability
Module #25 Happiness and Inequality:Addressing Social and Economic Disparities Analyzing the connection between happiness and social and economic inequality
Module #26 Happiness and Education:Teaching Happiness in the Classroom Exploring the role of education in promoting happiness, including the development of happiness curricula
Module #27 Happiness and Work:The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Well-being Investigating the connection between work satisfaction and happiness, including the role of meaningful work
Module #28 Happiness and Health:The Connection Between Well-being and Physical Health Examining the relationship between happiness and physical health, including the role of stress and relaxation
Module #29 Happiness Across the Lifespan:Developmental Perspectives Investigating how happiness changes and evolves across the lifespan, including childhood, adolescence, and old age
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Philosophy of Happiness: Concepts and Debates career
