The Happy Life

In this 2011 Quarterly Essay, David Malouf explores the enduring question of what it means to live a good life, offering a thoughtful examination of self, morality, and happiness. Against the backdrop of environmental challenges and global economic upheaval, he reflects on traditional and modern perspectives, including Australian traditions and the concept of the global citizen. Malouf’s insights are both profound and timely, inviting listeners to reconsider fundamental values in uncertain times.