Topics: Introduction to Principles & Choices +
Four Levels of Happiness
If you missed class, please read the items marked with an asterisk. Also, please see the class update above for the homework assignment.
Class handouts:
- What Makes You Happy? - worksheet
- Four Levels of Happiness chart*
- Four Levels of Happiness Graphic Organizer
Click the link for the chart. Please see me for the other handouts.
Articles and podcasts:
Recent research:
- "In Pursuit of Affluence, at a High Price"* - Alfie Kohn
- "Influencing Wellbeing: Materialism and Self-Esteem" | Psychology Today
- Disclaimer: I have only vetted the above articles. Other articles at these sites may include inappropriate content.
Philosophy:
- "The Search for Happiness: Wisdom from Aquinas" by Fr. Dominic Legge | Thomistic Institute (podcast)
- "On Happiness" by Thomas Aquinas | The TrinityForum ($3 or free if you enroll in the Aquinas 101 course.)
Books and other resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Four Levels | Principles & Choices
- Ten Universal Principles by Fr. Robert Spitzer | Magis Center. This book explains the underlying concepts on which our class is based.
- Finding True Happiness by Fr. Robert Spitzer | Magis Center
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