emmalovett t1_j3ryoz8 wrote on January 10, 2023 at 5:50 PM Reply to Anna Alexandrova, a philosopher of science at Cambridge, argues that a “science of happiness” is possible but requires a new approach. Measures such as “life satisfaction” or “positive emotions” can be studied rigorously. An underlying variable of “happiness” cannot. by Ma3Ke4Li3 Idk about happiness but building resilience in the face of hardship and suffering might be a worthy goal. To that end I think a daily mindfulness and gratitude practice goes a long way. Permalink 1
emmalovett t1_j3ryoz8 wrote
Reply to Anna Alexandrova, a philosopher of science at Cambridge, argues that a “science of happiness” is possible but requires a new approach. Measures such as “life satisfaction” or “positive emotions” can be studied rigorously. An underlying variable of “happiness” cannot. by Ma3Ke4Li3
Idk about happiness but building resilience in the face of hardship and suffering might be a worthy goal. To that end I think a daily mindfulness and gratitude practice goes a long way.