We all want to be happy. Most of us wish happiness not just for ourselves but also for the people we love – and even our pets! But what exactly is it that we all want? Is it to feel joy or tranquillity? To be deeply satisfied? Or to obtain certain objective goods? 

In The Ethics of Happiness, philosopher Dr Caroline West questions whether happiness is even a single, unified thing, and asks whether a happy life is necessarily a good life. If we cannot agree on what happiness actually means, what are we really aiming for when we say we want it?

This event is part of ‘The Ethics of…’ trilogy which includes The Ethics of Intervention and The Ethics of Immortality. Save with a Multipack and see all three events: $99 in person or $39 livestream. 

Livestream ticket holders will be able to watch on demand for up to 14 days post-event.  

‘The Ethics of…’ is an event series where we freely examine the experiences, hopes and challenges that make us truly human; from the good to the bad and everything in between. Each event is an intimate conversation, led by a philosopher, with opportunities for the audience to share their experiences, views and learn from each other. Join us for this important and interactive event, held both in person and livestreamed, about the ways we connect with each other.