To mark International Day of Happiness, Dr Matthew Critchlow (Managing Director of Kirros & Visiting Researcher, University of Westminster), will talk about the long history of happiness, from Lord Buddha to Lord Layard.
Date: 20 Mar 2025
Time: 17:00 - 18.30 GMT / 12:00 - 13:30 EDT
On: Online
Overview
What does it mean to be truly happy? Is happiness about pleasure, purpose, or something deeper? From the spiritual wisdom of the Buddha and the philosophy of the Enlightenment period to the modern insights of economist Richard Layard, the quest for happiness has occupied the minds of great philosphers and academics for literally thousands of years
This talk takes a journey through history, exploring how different traditions—Eastern and Western—have defined and pursued happiness. We’ll delve into the Buddha’s teachings on inner peace, Enlightenment ideas on human flourishing, and the latest research from positive psychology and behavioural economics. By bridging ancient wisdom with modern science, we’ll uncover valuable lessons for living a more fulfilled life today ... on this International Day of Happiness.