Happiness and the good life

In a 2022 international survey asking people what they want more of in life, happiness came as the top answer. The important of happiness itself has been debated throughout philosophical history, the hedonists saying that it is the only thing that truly matters; others, such as Robert Nozick and his experience machine, arguing that non-mental conditions matter more, such as whether we live according to our values, or whether our achievements are real and not just a virtual fantasy.

In this event, we will be discussing happiness and the good life. What is happiness? Is it what we should strive for, or are there more important things? Can we live a fulfilling life without being happy most of the time? And what does a fulfilling life look like in the first place? Those are some of the questions we will be asking ourselves.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Antoine