Philosopher Reframes Happiness Beyond Consumerism And Metrics

In his book Happiness, Unhappiness, and Chance, a philosopher based on his PhD argues contemporary definitions of happiness—driven by positive psychology, consumerism, algorithms and religion—are reductive and can increase unhappiness. He proposes a broader conception, inspired by Paul Ricoeur, that recognizes the interplay of happiness, unhappiness, chance, justice and environmental care, urging resistance to algorithmic consumerist pressures.