The science of happiness is part of positive psychology and it studies the roots, causes, and implications of our happiness. Nowadays, we think of happiness as a goal to pursue, catch, and guarantee forever. A new car, a beautiful dress, or a vacation are certainly pleasant moments and influence our emotional state. Yet these are expressions of temporary happiness, which researchers call hedonic happiness. They are linked to individual pleasure and typically to temporary positive emotions. Long-term happiness is different: It is linked to the pursuit of a goal that transcends our self-interest and embraces a greater purpose. This kind of happiness, named eudaimonic happiness, is rooted in our true human origin ...
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