the illusion of happiness
- “[There is] a rising tide in all advanced societies of clinical depression and dysphoria (especially among the young), increasing distrust of each other and of political and other institutions, declining belief that the lot of the average man is getting better…a tragic erosion of family solidarity and community integration together with an apparent decline in warm, intimate relations among friends.â€
- Write a paragraph (125-150 words) either refuting or defending this assertion. You will need to reference examples outside of the chapter to support your position.
- You will read your classmates’ posts.
- Then you will post a reply to your original post on how others’ perspectives have opened your eyes to new ways of looking at your stance.