Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Can money buy happiness?
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No, money can't buy happiness

This position holds that money cannot buy happiness. On this view wealth secures comforts but not the things happiness depends on, such as close relationships and useful work, and each gain is absorbed as expectations rise to meet it.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. People adjust to every gain, so comfort never becomes contentment
  2. The things people name as making them happy are not for sale