Why the ‘pursuit of happiness,’ 250 years later, remains the Declaration of Independence’s most novel phrase

Today, happiness is equated with "self-fulfillment." But the "pursuit of happiness" is no mere rhetorical gimmick.

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Mar 8, 2026 - 18:18
Why the ‘pursuit of happiness,’ 250 years later, remains the Declaration of Independence’s most novel phrase
Today, happiness is equated with "self-fulfillment." But the "pursuit of happiness" is no mere rhetorical gimmick.
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