Is happiness a virtue?

Question: Is happiness a virtue!?
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I think so, it takes a positive attitude to be a happy person!. I am disabled by depression, but I'm not a miserable git!. My problem is a medical condition!. It has to do with the way you look at things!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Not necessarily!. It depends on what you define as happiness!. Pleasure for example could be construed as a Vice, especially when in excess!. It can also be argued that anything in excess is without virtue, so one could only assume that this also applies to what we suppose it happiness!. But one can only speculate!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes!. What is virtue defined as!? conformity of one's life and conduct to moral and ethical principles; uprightness; rectitude!. If you're happy, then most likely you are confortable with your life!. Not everyone has that, conformity!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Logically, the only direct answer to this question would be based on a definition of happiness and virtue!. That's where the hard work of thinking (or studying) would take place!. Have you considered reading Aristotle!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Happiness is a RIGHT for every member of the human race!. Our founding fathers thought so too, and included in the constitution!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

No!. Patience is though, and I am REALLY trying to use it so I don't reach across time and space and smack you for even asking that!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Absolutely! Being happy is a decision that you make!.!.!.so is being unhappy!. More than that, being happy is its own reward!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

No, happiness is an emotion!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

No, it's everywhere!. Just try to see it!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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