In this paper, the happiness concept in Brave New World will first be described in some detail by defining different parameters. It will be argued that the happiness concept grounds on five different aspects of life: entertainment and leisure, conditioning and ignorance, productivity and stability, promiscuity, and consumption as well as the happiness drug soma. In chapter 3 problems with the concept and the underlying assumptions about happiness will then be examined.
The goal of this paper is to describe the underlying happiness concept based on the primary source. Moreover, doubts the novel casts on the concept will be described in conjunction with findings from the research on subjective well-being. The conclusion of the paper is thus that the measures undertaken in Brave New World are insufficient to attain happiness.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Concept of Happiness in Brave New World
- Entertainment and Leisure
- Conditioning and Ignorance
- Productivity and Stability
- Promiscuity and Consumption
- SOMA - The Happiness Drug
- Problems within the Concept
- Two Happiness Concepts within the Novel
- Love and Mental Needs
- The Consequences of Soma
- Exile for Non-Conformists
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main goal of this paper is to examine the concept of happiness presented in Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World. The paper aims to analyze how happiness is defined and achieved within the dystopian society depicted in the novel, comparing it with contemporary research on subjective well-being. The paper will critically assess the effectiveness of the happiness model presented in Brave New World.
- The concept of happiness in Brave New World
- The role of pleasure and satisfaction in achieving happiness
- The relationship between happiness and freedom in the context of the novel
- The consequences of technological control over individual desires and emotions
- The potential limitations of the happiness concept presented in Brave New World
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The second chapter will explore the concept of happiness in Brave New World, describing how it is achieved through various aspects of life, including entertainment, conditioning, productivity, promiscuity, and the use of soma. This chapter will examine how pleasure and satisfaction are central to this model of happiness, providing examples from the novel to illustrate these aspects.
Chapter three will delve into problems and limitations associated with the happiness concept presented in the novel. The chapter will discuss the potential consequences of the constant pursuit of pleasure and the suppression of deeper human needs such as love and individual growth. It will also analyze the potential pitfalls of relying on technological solutions, like soma, to achieve happiness.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics include: happiness, Brave New World, dystopian society, pleasure, satisfaction, freedom, technology, control, individual desires, emotions, and subjective well-being. This paper delves into the concept of happiness as presented in Brave New World, analyzing how it is achieved and the potential drawbacks of this approach.
- Quote paper
- M.Ed, B.A. Marlene Hetschko (geb. Hoffmann) (Author), 2013, The Concept of Happiness in "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1132639
