Prosper Or Deteriorate : Modern Millennium's Path To Happiness

The objective of this academic paper is to present students’ perspective on methods of attaining happiness. After realizing that this age group is leaders and possesses the potential to lead, it is helpful to bring their perspective and expand it into a philosophical study to analyze and adapt to the livelihood of the general society as a whole.

          The results revealed 4 methods of attaining happiness in the perspective of students. They include 1) Living under moral and ethical conduct and live with the intent of eradicating defilements 2) Setting a constructive intelligence and mindset; human beings have the ability to comprehend logic and causes of phenomenon as well as resolve issues 3) Human beings should place importance on spiritual and interpersonal relation aspects over materialistic aspects 4) Body of knowledge passed on or accumulated by ancestors or knowledgeable people

          If ultimate happiness and collective social happiness are the goals of human beings, it is reasonable to follow the path that leads to a good management of life and society by understanding the principles or the valuable rules and apply them in all levels and forms of society.