The following blog site seems very helpful. He breaks down the three theories of hedonism, desire-satisfaction, and objective list.http://reflectiveequilibrium.blogspot.com/search/label/well-being%20series

My name is James Harmon. I am a PhD student in English. In 2005, I received a MA from CGU in English with a Creative Writing emphasis. My major interest is in writing and literature, specifically that of Joyce, which I'm planning on exploring in my disertation. I have a couple of short stories and poems published, but would like to publish even more. Currently, I teach English at Cerritos Community College and University of La Verne. Other interests include: music (piano), walking around (but not necessarily hiking), collecting commemorative state quarters, hats, props, and costumes, and exploring offbeat roadside attractions.I suppose as far as this class is concerned, I hope to learn a little more in the area of philosophy and was excited to hear we'd be going over a little of "The Republic," which I must admit, has always made me feel uncomfortable. Its not confusing, per se. But, I'm not really partial to Plato, and I'm hoping to gain some new appreciation of it.

My name is Alexander Marcus, though I prefer to be called "Marky." I am a Sophomore at Pomona College and I am a Religious Studies major. I'm originally from Scarsdale, New York. Being 19 years old I recognize that I am probably much less experienced in education/life-experience, but hopefully I can provide a slightly different perspective to the class as well as learn from all of you. I am looking forward to exploring and discussing what happiness means, different approaches for seeking happiness, and how these approaches might differ in various world-views and from person to person. I was more interested in Aristotle's approach to happiness, which seemed a bit more focused on 'happiness for its own sake', achieved through an individual's virtue in relation to others, as opposed to Plato's approach which seemed more about happiness/justice in a very empirical, scientific sense and in terms of its relationship to the functioning of a state. While this aspect is important, I don't beleive that the core issues relating to happiness can be viewed in these terms.