Philosophy 250HA - Phil of Mind: Sci of Happiness

Philosophers have long debated the nature of happiness and its contribution to the good life. Happiness is something we all want, but what is it, and why do we all want it so much? What makes us happy and why? Is happiness just a matter of feeling good? Can psychology or neuroscience help us better understand happiness? How might a better understanding of happiness help us think about society, education, and well-being? This course will draw on literature, psychology, and neuroscience to help us pursue the philosophical task of understanding happiness.