Having co-taught a course on The Psychology and the Philosophy of Happiness for a few years, the differences between the two disciplines and the approaches they take have become clearer to me.

Epicurus, a Greek philosopher, taught that true happiness stems from pleasure, defined as the absence of pain and mental disturbance, not indulgence. He emphasized overcoming the fear of gods and ...

Facing death, he contemplated life and the dilemmas it presents to a self-aware human being. The result, The Consolation of Philosophy, was completed in 524 c.e., and a fine translation by David ...

A philosophy based on giving of ourselves to others may help us live more meaningful and fulfilling lives, while helping to bridge the extremes of our emotions and beliefs. We can pursue our own ...