Single Idea 20154

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / d. Routes to happiness]

Full Idea

Increasing control is the key to our well-being.

Gist of Idea

Control is the key to well-being

Source

John Kekes (The Human Condition [2010], 04 Intro)

Book Reference

Kekes,John: 'The Human Condition' [OUP 2010], p.67


A Reaction

This slogan emerges from a sustained discussion. Hitler and Stalin increased control rather impressively, so we obviously need a bit more than this to get proper well-being. There's also something to be said for going with the flow.