Most people have at one point in their life thought if they just had more money, they would be much happier. But does money really lead to happiness? This question has now and then been discussed and will probably continue to be discussed in the future.
1. In text 1 the main argument, presented by David Brooks, is that money doesn’t make us happier. The author compares social relations, in this case a well-functioning marriage with having a successful career and countless amount of money. Brooks argues that personal relations are more important than any amount of money. According to him, only people in poor nations can actually gain noticeable happiness from an increased income. Once we have enough to fulfill our basic needs, we stop being influenced by our paychecks. Brooks concludes that people generally tend to exaggerate the value of money.In text 2, Stephanie Rosenbloom has taken a slightly different perspective on the relation between wealth and happiness. Rosenbloom claims that it matters what we choose to spend our money on, and thereby sets out to examine what sorts of purchases will lead to happiness. She states that money spent on experiences is more likely to bring us happiness than money spent on materials. Additionally, she argues that spending money on something we have wanted for a long time will make us happier than unplanned shopping. The author also points out that there are negative sides to being wealthy since it often causes jealousy and pressure. Furthermore, Rosenbloom states that being wealthy can cause you to lose the capability to find happiness in little things and as a consequence you can end up feeling unhappy.
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