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Philosophies of Happiness and Well-being

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Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle argued that true happiness (eudaimonia) is not a feeling but a lifelong activity of living virtuously and fulfilling one's potential, a view that contrasts sharply with modern ideas of happiness as subjective well-being.

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Everyone wants happiness, but what exactly is it? Philosophers have debated this for millennia, and their answers are surprisingly diverse—and often contradictory.