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Happiness is something many of us chase, yet it often feels elusive. Surprisingly, some of the best advice comes from unexpected people, beyond the common perception that billionaires are not happy ...

The philosopher Jeremy Bentham proposed that "it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong." If we aim to act according to this kind of moral theory, ...

Japan's Omotenashi Philosophy Sets the Global Standard Japan stands out for its emphasis on omotenashi, a philosophy centered ...

This week its been great to see the passion and enthusiasm surrounding the annual International Day of Happiness. And amidst all the sharing and discussions, people may have encountered an unfamiliar ...

Finland, for the eighth year in a row, remains the happiest country in the world, while Afghanistan remains the unhappiest country according to the World Happiness Report 2025. The World Happiness ...

A new era is born.

Jonathan Lear was a longtime University of Chicago philosophy professor and psychoanalyst whose areas of study encompassed ...

All of the measures we use to determine how Americans are doing tell us that our nation is trending quickly in a very positive direction. Leading quality-of-life indicators are flashing green as of ...