Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Can money buy happiness?
Position‹2 of 2

Yes, money can buy happiness

This position holds that money can buy happiness. On this view money removes the insecurity, ill health and overwork that make people miserable, and buys time and choice, which are among the conditions a good life requires.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Money removes the conditions that reliably make people miserable
  2. Money buys time and choice, which is what a good life is made of