Aflevering Being Unhappy | Lecture By Philosopher Wilhelm Schmid

How can we be happy? According to the leading German philosopher Wilhelm Schmid, the problem lies in the fact that we think we should be happy all the time. However, this dictatorship of happiness causes us to ponder the question “Am I happy?” more often than is good for us. This doesn’t necessarily increase our happiness. Schmid therefore argues that we should strive not for a happy life but for a meaningful one. Tuesday, 26 November 2019| 19.30 – 21.00 hrs. | Collegezalencomplex, Radboud University Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2019/terugblik-2019/19-11-26-being-unhappy-lecture-by-philosopher/ Or watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txe-TMZ-2mM Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel. Radboud Reflects Organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, society and culture. www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je op de hoogte blijven van onze activiteiten? Schrijf je dan in voor de tweewekelijkse nieuwsbrief: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/nieuwsbrief/aanmelden-mailnieuwsbrief-radboud-reflects/ Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/nieuwsbrief/subscribe-to-newsletter/