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"Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's [[value|values]]." [Galt's speech in Atlas Shrugged] | "Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's [[value|values]]." [Galt's speech in Atlas Shrugged] | ||
| − | + | Objectivism should not be confused with hedonism. It does '''not''' say: "do whatever feels good". Even saying "do whatever makes you happy" can be misleading. Rather: discover what your true values are across the long-range span of your life, and strive to achieve them. In doing so, you will be happy. | |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Self Esteem]] | * [[Self Esteem]] | ||
Revision as of 09:58, 1 August 2007
"Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values." [Galt's speech in Atlas Shrugged]
Objectivism should not be confused with hedonism. It does not say: "do whatever feels good". Even saying "do whatever makes you happy" can be misleading. Rather: discover what your true values are across the long-range span of your life, and strive to achieve them. In doing so, you will be happy.
