Happiness

Happiness is a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. It is often described as a positive mental state that encompasses feelings of fulfillment, satisfaction, and pleasure. Happiness can be influenced by various factors, including individual circumstances, relationships, and personal achievements. Psychologically, it is considered not only an emotional experience but also a broader state of life satisfaction and overall quality of life. Philosophically, happiness has been a central topic in ethics, with varying interpretations, such as hedonism, which equates it with pleasure, or eudaimonia, which relates it to the fulfillment of one’s potential and virtue. In modern contexts, happiness is often assessed through subjective well-being measures, encompassing both cognitive evaluations of life satisfaction and affective responses.