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This 5 page report discusses the ways in which humanity’s spiritual leaders, philosophers, and social scientists have studied the issues associated with human happiness and the ways in which it may be achieved, certain universal truths have been defined that demonstrate the most fundamental nature of individual human beings. Plato, Freud, Buddha, and Jesus the Christ are used as the points of reference in the paper. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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may be achieved, certain universal truths have been defined that demonstrate the most fundamental nature of individual human beings. Plato addressed the issue from a philosophical perspective while Freud addressed
it in terms of the psychological and social realities of happiness. Jesus of Nazareth and the Buddha both, obviously, addressed happiness as it relates to the spiritual and emotional realms
of human beings. Each also presented their ideas in ways that clearly emphasize certain components over others. Each is worth careful consideration. Each also makes it clear that morality and
fundamental goodness must exist or a human being cannot find happiness, be happy, or cause others to be happy. Happiness and Freedom in Plato Throughout The Republic, Plato expounds
upon his views (via Socrates) of the issues that most greatly determine human action and consequence. For example, central to Platos concerns in The Republic is the question of the
extent to which the personality as a whole (including emotional aspirations and, to some extent, desires) can be shaped by ethical ideals; and the spirited part plays a key role
in this respect. Plato held that the key agent in any sort of behavior but especially ethical or moral behavior (or lack of the same) is "reason" rather than the
self-conscious "I." One may then extend the concept from ethical ideas to morality, which, in many circumstances are virtually synonymous. Therefore, happiness can only exist in the circumstances in
which morality and ethical behavior are at the core of an action. He would then suggest that the connection between authority and freedom are intrinsically related since one can not
exist in its "fullness" in the absence of the other. Fundamental to his argument is the idea that perhaps all the customary rules imposed by religion and society regarding truly
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