For some, the pursuit of happiness is a righteous one. For others, it may feel reckless. Here’s how the ‘fear of happiness’ ...

One of the most famous quotes in American history comes from the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that “Life, ...

In other words, it is about simplicity and frugality rather than materialism, about contentment than the pursuit of success.

Many people spend years climbing the ladder of happiness, only to find that their ladder was leaning against the wrong wall.

Without any further ado, let’s unpack the ever-elusive pursuit of happiness. Emotion may be considered the prime indicator of humanity, but the consequences of such a powerful concept must be ...

Thus there is a paradox: The pursuit of happiness is one of the prime values people hold, and they often fall short of attaining it. There might even be a further vexing twist on this happiness ...

Some researchers have found striving to achieve happiness leads to thinking that time is scarce, which produces unhappiness – ...

In response, Cudi wrote, “I had a session w Cole for [Cudi’s 2013 album] Indicud [but] he couldnt write to the beat I ...

All other things being equal, it’s safe to say that feeling good is better than feeling bad. However, what if the search for ...

Happiness may be reshaping America’s political landscape. Since the 1960s and the election of President John F. Kennedy, ...

Find Joy in the Pursuit. The Atlantic’s In Pursuit of Happiness event kicked off this spring to help people build more intentional and happy lives. Drawing on our celebrated coverage of the ...

Cristina Bicchieri - S. J. Patterson Harvie Professor of Philosophy and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania 'Freedom and the Pursuit of Happiness: An Economic and Political Perspective addresses ...