Professor J. Budziszewski, a philosopher at the University of Texas–Austin, has just written a book on happiness, “How and How Not to be Happy.” MercatorNet interviewed him by email about his ideas. MercatorNet: You’re the author of a book on happiness. Are you happy? J. Budziszewski: If you mean “Are you having a good time?” the answer is that I am at the moment—I like cheeky interviewers. But that’s not the same as happiness. If you mean “Am I having a good life?” the answer is yes. And believe me, I’ve lived through the difference. If you mean “Are you already experiencing that perfect fulfillment which leaves nothing to be desired, and is not to be found in this life?” the answer is “Not yet, but I live in hope.” MercatorNet: Apple still hasn’t released a happiness meter, as far as I’m aware. Mr. Budziszewski: If Apple ever does release a happiness meter, don’t …
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