MPR | What does it really mean to be happy?
What does happiness mean to you?
In her course The Pursuit of Happiness, philosophy professor Valerie Tiberius asks her students to define their personal values, come to terms with the stress in their lives, and do more of what makes them flow and flourish in order to achieve a happy existence. In an interview with Catharine Richert at Minnesota Public Radio, she asks us to explore how we define happiness and how we can reframe our way of thinking about happiness in order to lead happier lives.
Listen to the full interview where Tiberius expands on her ideas and answers questions from MPR listeners.
Learn more about what it means to flourish
Bite: Tiberius was recently interviewed for this New York Times article on finding happiness in the new year.
Snack: Learn more about Tiberius' approach to teaching about happiness.
Meal: Watch Tiberius describe the recipe for happiness (20 minutes).
Hungry for more? Dig into Tiberius' book “What Do You Want Out of Life? A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters.”
