Monday, August 31, 2009

Journal #6

Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.

Many societies believe that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right. But it is also true that attainment of happiness remains elusive. Perhaps Bertrand Russell had it right when he said, “To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.”

Assignment:

What gives people more pleasure and satisfaction: the pursuit of our desires or the attainment of them? Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, or observations.

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