MLA Saturday Lecture: The Pursuit of Happiness

MLA Saturday Lecture:  The Pursuit of Happiness

The MLA Saturday Lecture Series, held each spring and sponsored by the Master of Liberal Arts Program in University College, showcases Arts & Sciences faculty at Washington University who examine a common theme from different perspectives. This year we continue our consideration of key values, turning our attention to "happiness," and drawing upon different academic disciplines to define and explore this important concept and aim. The lectures are offered free of charge to the public. For more information visit ucollege.wustl.edu.

Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

February 1-22, 2014

McDonnell Hall, Goldfarb Auditorium

• February 1
• The Psychology of Happiness
• Randy Larsen, Professor of Psychology, William R. Stuckenberg Professor of Human Values and Moral Development, Chair, Department of Psychology

• February 8
• Of Sodas and Seatbelts: Government Paternalism and the Pursuit of Happiness
• Ian MacMullen, Assistant Professor of Political Science

• February 15
• Happiness and Aging
• Nancy Morrow-Howell, Ralph and Muriel Pumphrey Professor of Social Work, Director, Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging

• February 22
• The Pursuit of Happiness in China Before the Onslaught of the West
• Robert Hegel, Professor of Chinese Language and Literature, Liselotte Dieckmann Professor of Comparative Literature