Are we happier than our forefathers
... No doubt we produce and consume plenty of goods, which our forefathers may not have even dreamt of. ... On the other hand our forefathers lived a simple life. ... If we think that happiness consists of material comforts, no doubt we are happier than our forefathers. If pleasure can be called happiness, we are indeed happier. But if contentment is happiness, our forefathers should be considered far happier than we are. ... No doubt we produce and consume plenty of goods, which our forefathers may not have even dreamt of. ... On the other hand our forefathers lived a simple life.