-Why is happiness a philosophical problem?
-Why is it so hard and difficult to be happy? Is it possible to live a good life and a life of happiness, given all the human suffering, violence, injustices, poverty, global crises and natural disasters?
-to deal with the hardships, suffering, pain, anxiety, fear and stress of living through existentially uncertain and dark times?
-Whose philosophy, Epicurus or Augustine, do you find the most helpful, realistic and relevant? Critically assess, discuss and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Epicurus and Augustine’s main ideas, key points and arguments.