The Pursuit of Happiness
Dates: January 20 - March 3, 2026
Meets: Tu from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Cost: $0.00
There are 3 openings remaining at this time.
There are 3 openings remaining at this time.
Please note: this course requires membership in 2025-26 WINTER OLLI Unlimited Courses or 2025-26 OLLI All-Inclusive (Annual Membership + Unlimited Fall, Winter & Spring Courses) or 2025-26 OLLI WINTER Single Course Only or 2025-26 OLLI All-Inclusive Plus (Annual Membership + Unlimited Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer)
The Pursuit of Happiness
Instructor: Janet Deutsch
Tuesdays, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Jan 20 – Mar 3, 2026 | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Using Jeffrey Rosen’s book The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Founders and Defined America’s Way of Life, this course explores how ideas from ancient philosophy shaped the values embedded in America’s founding documents. Participants will consider how virtues such as industry, frugality, justice, and moderation influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Through discussion and reflection, the class will examine how these timeless concepts continue to inform our understanding of democracy, freedom, and civic life today.
Required Text: The Pursuit of Happiness by Jeffrey Rosen (ISBN 978-1-6680-0247-6). Students should obtain their own copy.
About the Instructor:
Janet Deutsch is an Auburn University alumna and a longtime OLLI member with a deep interest in American history, civic ideals, and moral philosophy.
Instructor: Janet Deutsch
Tuesdays, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Jan 20 – Mar 3, 2026 | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Using Jeffrey Rosen’s book The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Founders and Defined America’s Way of Life, this course explores how ideas from ancient philosophy shaped the values embedded in America’s founding documents. Participants will consider how virtues such as industry, frugality, justice, and moderation influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Through discussion and reflection, the class will examine how these timeless concepts continue to inform our understanding of democracy, freedom, and civic life today.
Required Text: The Pursuit of Happiness by Jeffrey Rosen (ISBN 978-1-6680-0247-6). Students should obtain their own copy.
About the Instructor:
Janet Deutsch is an Auburn University alumna and a longtime OLLI member with a deep interest in American history, civic ideals, and moral philosophy.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 10.50 |
Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
450 East Thach AvenueAuburn, AL
Janet Deutsch
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 01/20/2026 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
| 01/27/2026 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
| 02/03/2026 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
| 02/10/2026 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
| 02/17/2026 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
| 02/24/2026 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
| 03/03/2026 | Tuesday | 2 PM to 3:30 PM | Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship |
