We had a great time on our January philosophy walk. Our awesome group enjoyed a snowy stroll on Mount Helena and splendid conversation about philosophy, happiness & meaning — a topic that has been a focal point of philosophers (and numerous other thinkers) for centuries.
Everyone had wonderful insight to share and brought a lot to the conversation.
To accompany us in our dialogue, Mother Nature offered up some beautiful views & sunshine, along with gusts of wind & a wee bit of ice (yaktrax and trekking poles to the rescue!)
In addition to the terrain, we explored the following topics on our meandering:
- What is happiness?
- Are a meaningful life & a happy life the same thing?
- What sorts of things contribute to happiness & meaning?
- Is there a biological basis for the value or benefit of happiness or meaning?
- Can philosophy help in this endeavor? And, if so, how?
