Campus Theme 2012-2013

Happiness and the Meaning of Life

Friday, November 2, 2012 • 4 pm • Science 118, Science Building

Greek philosophers advocated taking happiness as one’s ultimate goal. A characteristically modern thought is that people should value leading meaningful lives. What’s the relation between the goals of happiness and meaningfulness? Do they go together or can they compete? What is it to lead a meaning full life and does it require more than that you think your life is meaningful? Presenter: Dr. Christopher Bobonich, Stanford University