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Debate Score:41
Arguments:18
Total Votes:45
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Money Cannot Buy Happiness

 

 

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It can

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It cannot

Side Score: 8

A study performed by Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton of Princeton University , involving 450,000 Us residents found that there was a correlation between higher happiness and money up to an income of $75,000. Link. It was observed, however, that the difference in time spent in a bad mood was only 12% in favour of the richer.

So much for the science, on to reason. It is reasonable to conclude that a person living in a nice house, with healthy, educated children and no stress over insurmountable bills would be happier than a person living in a shack with ignorant, malnourished children and the looming threat of repossession.

Of course, some who choose well-paid but dull careers such as accountancy and auditing are naturally going to be disappointed with life, but that is their own fault for being the system's "bitch".

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you and goodnight.

Side: It can
3 points

It can, to an extent. It's been proven, too. People earning around $75,000 per year tend to be happier than most. That's not always the case, but typically. I think that it's because they are making enough to afford their basic needs and still have some disposable income to purchase things like vacations and other material goods.

Supporting Evidence: Money and Happiness (www.bigquestionsonline.com)
Side: It can

Money allows you to eat, put a roof over your head, put shoes on your feet and clothes on your back. I can't imagine anybody being sad without those things.

And why would I want to pay for my kids' schooling? I'm sure they'd be just as happy living out the rest of their days with no education, no employment, crooked teeth and no future...sounds like a good time.

Side: It can
2 points

Money can buy you happiness however depends on what do you want to buy with that money?

Side: It can
2 points

Having money could bring about other issues but for the most part you wouldn't have as much stress. You wouldn't have to worry so much about how you're able to pay the bills or if you can buy food or not.

It'd be easier to get medical treatment or a good lawyer. You wouldnt have to worry so much about getting scholarships. So I wouldn't plainly just said it BUYS happiness.

But it sure does help.

Side: It can
2 points

Money can buy happiness because with money, you can do whatever you want. Most people would be happy if they could do whatever they want.

Side: It can

It depends on what the definition of happiness is. If material possessions are of form of prosperity, then yes, money can buy happiness, but if not, then no, money will not fulfill that empty space.

Side: It can
2 points

Money can't directly get happiness. But money can buy things that eventually lead to happiness, like a pet.

Side: It can
1 point

srsly .. will u happy if u r a beggar and wthout shoes all the stuff

will u b happy if u want smthing rlly badly but u cannot AFFORD it?

will u b happy in a room wthout light, wthout a fan or AC ?

evrybdy wud luv u bcos of money..

FACE THE REALITY!

nowadays money CAN buy happiness

Side: It can

With money, you can go shopping and all your woes will go away.

Side: It can
1 point

cousre it cant...can money buy health or happiness or frndship?? answer these questions and you'll get your answer

Side: It cannot
joe2500(1) Disputed
3 points

People will be your friends if you pay them enough.

Medical care and doctors will be available to you 24/7 if you pay them enough.

Buying a mansion and a Lamborghini would sure make me happy.

Side: It can
brycer2012(1002) Disputed
1 point

People will be your friends if you pay them enough.

You're shallow. You may have friends, but that doesn't mean you're happy.

Medical care and doctors will be available to you 24/7 if you pay them enough.

Depending on where you are, they are available anyway.

Buying a mansion and a Lamborghini would sure make me happy.

Of course, but for how long? A few weeks, months. Not forever.

Side: It can
mitgag(1652) Disputed
1 point

can money buy health or happiness or frndship?

money can buy health because doctors will be by your side till death, trying every medicine and remedy to bring back your life, while a man with no money will buy him no medications, leading to sadness and depression, while a person who will have enough money may be cured and will lead a happy life soon after. if you see people who have money do have friends who are capable of helping them in times of problems. although these are well chosen friends people with less money don't really have friends who are capable of making ends meet. so overall a person with more money lives a happy and good life while a man with less or no money leads a life of stress, unhappiness, and 'money' problems.

Side: It can
1 point

Happiness is a quality about yourself. It can't be paid for. Both the poorest of beggars and the wealthiest of aristocrats can be happy.

Side: It cannot
mitchell40(23) Disputed
1 point

What do you mean by happiness? Do you mean real happiness or simply satisfied at having money available to you. If money is your goal in life you will not achieve the real knowledge of life that is far more satisfying and rewarding. Greater knowledge is available to all and is in itself a free gift to everyone. I would rather live in a tent and appreciate the gift of knowledge and to spread to those who would ask of this gift.

Side: Your opinion is understandable
2 points

That's really all happiness is, being content. Excitement can be great to, but it is not necessarily happiness.

Side: Your opinion is understandable
1 point

I don't believe Money can buy an emotion. It is something discovered in ones self.

Side: It cannot