HAPPINESS

WHAT MAKES
YOU HAPPY?
• Ancient Greek Philosophy considers
happiness as an achievement and it
must be gained by living a productive
and moral life.
• Religious philosophers consider
happiness as a union with God.
• Other contemporary views define
happiness as "whole-life satisfaction",
based on our evaluation of our overall
life experiences.
 HOW DO I
DEFINE TRUE
HAPPINESS?
THE GOOD SOURCES OF
HAPPINESS WHICH ARE
PROPER TO A PERSON
 Noble Good
- A noble good is one which is
pursued for its own sake; it is
good in itself.
 EXAMPLES

LOVE FRIENDSHIP
USEFUL GOOD
- A useful good is
considered good as long
as it serves as a means
to and end; its goodness
is found only from what
it can provide.
PLEASURABLE GOOD
- A pleasurable good is good as
long as it provides some form of
pleasure, though it does not have
to be physical.
EXAMPLE

Listening to music
 REMEMBER:
"IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT
A SPECIFIC GOOD CANNOT BE
CATEGORIZED STRICTLY UNDER
ONE KIND."
DISCUSS:
• What kinds of good have you been pursuing
lately? How do these contribute to your well-
being and happiness?
• What do you think brings about real
happiness? What things in your life make you
truly happy?
SUFFERING
 SUFFERING
takes place when
we patiently
endure
unpleasantness,
discomfort, and
pain.
Physical Suffering
- Experience physical
sensations such as
discomfort, hunger,
distress, and pain.
Mental Suffering
- involves emotion and
mental states such as
depression, anxiety,
fear, loneliness, and
grief.
Discuss:
•What form of suffering have you mostly encountered in your life so
far?
• How did yiu deal with the suffering and the difficulties you
experienced?
• Do you believe that suffering is worthwhile? Why?
• Were there instances in your life when adversities and negative
experiences benefitted you as a person?
 HOW DO
HAPPINESS,
SUFFERING, AND
DEATH GIVE
MEANING TO
YOUR LIFE?
• Interconnected Nature of
Happiness and Suffering:
• and suffering
- Happiness
are not complete
opposites; they often
coexist and enrich each
other in life's pursuits.
• Significance of Effort and
Triumph:
⁃ Achieving happiness requires
effort, often marked by
difficulties. Significant triumphs
are often coupled with trials and
challenges,making the victory
more meaningful.
• Reflection on Death for
Meaningful Living:
- The reality of death underscores the
uniqueness of existence and the
importance of not giving up on pursuing
meaningful experiences. Reflecting on
death prompts consideration of leaving a
legacy through inheritance, reputation, or
significant achievements.
• Human Connection and Unity as
Source of Meaning:
- Meaningful living is found in forming
genuine bonds with others, living in unity,
and harmonizing with fellow human beings.
True greatness arises from serving and loving
others, sharing in both their joys and
sufferings. This interconnectedness allows
individuals to live on in the lives of those
they touch, even after death.
REVIEW
•Death is the end of bodily functions
which signals the end of a person's life. It
also refers to the separation of the body
and the soul.
The human person is an embodied spirit
or the unity of a body and a spirit. The
body grows and dies, while the soul
continues to exist even after the body has
passed.
• While there is no freedom in the inevitability of
death, we have the freedom to live our lives well or
not. Temporality challenges us to make
choices that will be good for us and the people
around us. Although we are oriented towards our
death, death is not the goal of life. The challenge is
to live a meaningful life.
• Happiness is a state of being, not just an
emotional experience or a chosen mental attitude.
We do not choose happiness; we choose the means
to achieve it.
• A good is a source of happiness and it has
three (3) kinds. A noble good is one which is
pursued for its own sake; it is good in itself.
A useful good is considered goods so long
as it serves as a means to an end; its
goodness is found only from what it can
provide. A pleasurable good is good so long
as it provides some form of pleasure,
though it doesn’t have to be physical.
• A good is a source of happiness and it has
three (3) kinds. A noble good is one which is
pursued for its own sake; it is good in itself.
A useful good is considered goods so long
as it serves as a means to an end; its
goodness is found only from what it can
provide. A pleasurable good is good so long
as it provides some form of pleasure,
though it doesn’t have to be physical.
• The kind of happiness that can be gained
from a good is also closely tied to its
nature. Real happiness can be found in
more permanent and meaningful things.
• Suffering takes place when we patiently
endure unpleasantness, discomfort, and
pain. It can be experienced physically or
mentally.
• Suffering is generally viewed as an
undesirable condition, and that we
naturally seek pleasure and avoid pain.
Another view states that suffering is
necessary in shaping our existence because
without it, we are unable to grow and our
positive experiences lose meaning and
significance.
• As we approach our death, we experience
both happiness and suffering. The two are
not really meant to be polar opposites, for
they can also enrich one another.
• As intersubjectives beings who have a
tendency to form bonds with others, it is
only natural that the meaning of life be
found when we open ourselves to others.
This means that although we will eventually
die, we have an opportunity to enrich our
lives as well as the lives of others.
THANK
YOU!