The Madness Of Materialism Analysis

It is often said that, the people who are happiest don't focus on their own happiness instead they would rather focus their happiness on other people. The general argument made by Mills is that happiness is more of something people focus on, However, happiness is not something you have to focus on but rather should happen naturally and to be not forced upon. Happiness is something that comes naturally true happiness cannot be forced upon and you have to be willing to take in the happiness. People concentrate more on others happy traits and will try to go upon that person's happiness but everyone is different and unique and it may come out like something you didn't expect or even a bad outcome.

When it comes to the topic of happiness, most of us …show more content…
Basically, Taylor is saying is that those who focus on buying items become less happy with themselves. Today as of now Americans believed that money and having valuable items that cost lots of money with that attention, is the key to happiness. In paragraph six , of the article its states ¨Our Mad materialism would be forgivable if there was evidence that material goods and wealth do lead to happiness. But all the evidence fails to show¨. I come to believe that we may need some basic materials in our lives because that how we get around and survive on our own. We get a sense of security and relieves suffering. Also the level of income may mark a difference on the happiness of a …show more content…
Where this argument usually ends, However, is on the question of how can you? Whereas some are convinced that it is always possible and that it should be the only way to do it, others maintain that they neither agree or disagree they are neutral towards the argument. Those who feel numb to the concept may not feel anything joyfulness or saddening