TOPIC:
Many people think that happiness relies upon the individual, while others think it is affected by other factors. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
IDEAS:
I. Introduction
- The debate over whether happiness relies upon the individual or is affected by other factors
- The personal stance on this issue
II. Arguments for happiness being reliant upon the individual
- The role of personal attitudes and outlook in determining happiness
- The importance of personal agency and responsibility in shaping one’s own happiness
- The potential for external factors to be perceived differently by different individuals
III. Arguments for happiness being affected by other factors
- The impact of genetics and biology on happiness
- The role of social and environmental factors in influencing happiness
- The potential for external events or circumstances to affect happiness
IV. Conclusion
- Recap of main points and personal stance on the issue
- The complexity of the factors influencing happiness and the importance of considering both individual and external factors.