In psychology,

happiness is a mental
or emotional state of
well-being which can
be defined by, among
others, positive or
pleasant emotions
ranging from
contentment to
intense joy.

To behaviorists,
Eudaimonia defines happiness is a cocktail
happiness as the of emotions we
pursuit of becoming a experience when we
better person. do something good or
positive.

HAPPINESS

The hedonistic view of To neurologists,

well-being is that happiness is the
happiness is the polar experience of a flood
opposite of suffering, of hormones released
the presence of in the brain as a
happiness indicates reward for behavior
the absence of pain. that prolongs survival.
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pinnacle of
Coined by
happiness that is
Aristotle
attainable by
humans.
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“good spirited”
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"Eudaimonia"

Dignity of
the Human
person
Global Common
Solidarity Good

Preferential
Participation Option for
Principles the Poor
of Human
Flourishing
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Subsidarity
Peace

Universal
Stewardship
Purpose of
of Creation
Goods

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the sake of society

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system

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Japanese Bushido
as the ultim

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literature, sciences,
and H
and art for a greater
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