Bertrand Russell

Question 0

Happiness

Answer 0

Begins with the self only then will affection from others come. Passions and interests to be directed outward not inward

Question 1

Happiness depends on

Answer 1

Integration within self
With society
And with others

Question 2

Self

Answer 2

Inwardness. Western religion forming a sense of sun. Guilt. Myths which are delusional. Self absorption. Unbearable to others. Self centered passions Leads to boredom.

Question 3

Not self.

Answer 3

Outward looking. Integration of society others and life. See the world as science knowledge relationships and nature. Not self is great which makes the self great,agreeable to others. Interesting. Spontaneous. Interests will arise

Question 4

Self involvement

Answer 4

Leads to unhappiness fear envy self pity and admiration

Question 5

How ought we to live

Answer 5

Face facts of life. Confront fears. Deny non empirical realities. Activate not self
Scientific atheistism