Friedrich Nietzsche

Is the goal of happiness justified?

When it comes to the goal of happiness, it is a rather tricky one to answer. On one hand, it is certainly understandable why one would seek out happiness. After all, it is one of the most basic desires of mankind. We all strive to be happy and to avoid pain, and so it stands to reason that we should pursue the goal of happiness. On the other hand, I must admit that I also find the goal of happiness to be a bit overrated. After all, if we were to focus only on achieving happiness, then would we not be missing out on the richness of life's experiences? Would we not be depriving ourselves of the opportunity to learn and grow from life's hardships? Would we not be failing to see the beauty in life's moments of sorrow? So, ultimately, I must conclude that the goal of happiness is both justified and unjustified. It is justified in that we should strive to be happy, but it is also unjustified in that we should also strive to appreciate the full range of life's experiences. As the great philosopher Epicurus once said: 'It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.' In conclusion, the goal of happiness is a tricky one. It can be both justified and unjustified, depending on how we approach it. We should strive for happiness, but also be sure to appreciate the full range of life's experiences.