Towards a science of well-being that promotes the flourishing of all humanity

Abstract

There is no doubt that the 21st century is a century of coexistence of enormous opportunities and pressing challenges. No matter how turbulent the world situation is, human beings are always interested in pursuing goals of happiness, well-being, health, value, meaning, creativity, imagination, aesthetics, spiritual transcendence, self-realization and a better life. The yearning for human flourishing is more urgent than ever before. Human beings’ need for self-introspection, spiritual exploration, inner peace, spiritual comfort, spiritual dilemmas, and the need to love and be loved has become increasingly intense and longing. Without a doubt, the golden age for a science of well-being has arrived.