Happiness - a primer for theological engagement

This essay discerns themes in the interdisciplinary study of happiness. We distinguish between the concepts of hedonic and eudaimonic happiness, as well as the concepts of well-being and quality of life. We also discuss the role of some determinants of happiness (income, relationships, life phase, g...

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Main Author: Merwe, Izak Johannes Van der (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Stellenbosch University [2015]
In: Stellenbosch theological journal
Year: 2015, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 291-319
IxTheo Classification:NBE Anthropology
NCB Personal ethics
Further subjects:B Happiness
B Well-being
B Flourishing
B Life Satisfaction
B Quality of life
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