Social Scientists Tell Us That People Tend to Be Happiest

Essay

Social scientists tell us that people tend to be happiest when they have meaningful relationships in which they are actively engaged. This confirms the "Life as Relationships" viewpoint.   Aristotle writes that "friendship seems to be one of the features of the good life."   Explain what Aristotle means by this, and then describe your own experience of friendship. Be specific: focus on one or two examples. What makes them important to your life? How have friendships contributed to your sense of meaning?