Yale University

The Thomistic Institute at Yale University presents a lecture by Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of the Thomistic Institute titled “Happiness Cannot Be Had Alone.”

Happiness in insolation is not just difficult, it’s impossible. In this lecture, Fr. Gregory Pine, OP argues that the pursuit of happiness without regard for or relation to other people can only end in disappointment and disillusionment. Drawing on classical thought, Fr. Pine argues that authentic happiness is a “common good,” one that requires the giving and receiving of love among a community of persons. Modern people who pursue happiness as a “private good” do so at their own peril. Happiness cannot be had alone.

WLH 117

Wednesday, February 12

4:00 PM

This lecture is free and open to the public.

About the speaker: Fr. Gregory Pine, OP serves presently as the Assistant Director for Campus Outreach with the Thomistic Institute in Washington, DC. He served previously as an associate pastor at St. Louis Bertrand Church in Louisville, KY where he also taught as an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University. Born and raised near Philadelphia, PA, he attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying mathematics and humanities. Upon graduating, he entered the Order of Preachers in 2010. He was ordained a priest in 2016 and holds an STL from the Dominican House of Studies.