Russell's view of Happiness; Glaucon in Plato's Republic; Personal opinion of happiness

Russell holds the general view of happiness that many people do. He sees it as "enjoying life". Conquering or obtaining happiness ultimately means that you enjoy the life that you are living, letting go of personal shortcomings and flaws. The only way to obtain this happiness is to "diminish preoccupation with yourself". By avoiding self-scrutiny and meditation of sins and follies, one avoids self-absorption, and can then conquer happiness. The actions of a hedonist and …

…adulthood when he let go of that. My life has been similar. I was overly self-conscious through my childhood and young teenage years and found myself very unhappy with my life as it was. As I grew up, I realized that I am who I am, and learned to recognize my faults, but also embrace my strengths. After doing this I have become happier with my life then I had ever been in the past.