Philosophical Argument Assignment Report
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Running head: PHILOSOPHICAL ARGUMENT
Philosophical Argument
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Author’s note
Philosophical Argument
Student’s name
University
Author’s note
PHILOSOPHICAL ARGUMENT
In the light of the discussion on the philosophical value of the relation between happiness
and morality, it is obvious that all the thinkers, especially the ones mentioned here in this essay,
hold that true happiness has little relation with material wealth. In this regard, it is essential to
analyze the nature of true happiness. Human beings usually consider momentary achievements
as the source of their happiness. They believe by getting all the desired things or by avoiding
undesired or perilous things will bring them joy and happiness. It is nevertheless true for all of us
to some extent. Whenever we experience that everything in our live is running perfectly, we
consider ourselves as happy. But that is not the case, for at any moment, something unforeseen
may occur, which can potentially disrupt our mental peace and happiness. Thus, avoidance of the
undesired can never bring us true happiness. It is also understandable that human desire is never
satisfied with the fulfillment of basic necessities. Therefore, they always strive for more. They
try to achieve fame, power and money and believe once they attain them, they will attain
happiness. However, the quest for wealth and happiness continues even after we achieve what
we desire, as there is no limit of accumulating wealth or achieving power and fame. There will
still be some void to be fulfilled, which may lead us to feel unhappy and discontent. Therefore, it
is obvious that none of these can give us true happiness, as they are only momentary. True
happiness, on the other hand, is a matter of lifetime, which will persist through the entire course
of life.
This approach towards happiness is also supported by the views of the great thinking minds as
we have already discussed in this essay. According to Socrates, happiness is a state of complete
contentment of the soul. Therefore, in order to be happy in its true sense, people should focus
more on their souls than material wealth. He believes that developing a moral character is
essential for human beings to pursue happiness. If we do not consider what is wrong or what is
In the light of the discussion on the philosophical value of the relation between happiness
and morality, it is obvious that all the thinkers, especially the ones mentioned here in this essay,
hold that true happiness has little relation with material wealth. In this regard, it is essential to
analyze the nature of true happiness. Human beings usually consider momentary achievements
as the source of their happiness. They believe by getting all the desired things or by avoiding
undesired or perilous things will bring them joy and happiness. It is nevertheless true for all of us
to some extent. Whenever we experience that everything in our live is running perfectly, we
consider ourselves as happy. But that is not the case, for at any moment, something unforeseen
may occur, which can potentially disrupt our mental peace and happiness. Thus, avoidance of the
undesired can never bring us true happiness. It is also understandable that human desire is never
satisfied with the fulfillment of basic necessities. Therefore, they always strive for more. They
try to achieve fame, power and money and believe once they attain them, they will attain
happiness. However, the quest for wealth and happiness continues even after we achieve what
we desire, as there is no limit of accumulating wealth or achieving power and fame. There will
still be some void to be fulfilled, which may lead us to feel unhappy and discontent. Therefore, it
is obvious that none of these can give us true happiness, as they are only momentary. True
happiness, on the other hand, is a matter of lifetime, which will persist through the entire course
of life.
This approach towards happiness is also supported by the views of the great thinking minds as
we have already discussed in this essay. According to Socrates, happiness is a state of complete
contentment of the soul. Therefore, in order to be happy in its true sense, people should focus
more on their souls than material wealth. He believes that developing a moral character is
essential for human beings to pursue happiness. If we do not consider what is wrong or what is
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