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July 2026 · Loss

Is It Selfish to Be Happy After Loss?

Kurt Vonnegut · Al-Ghazali · Aaron Beck

Three thinkers on guilt after grief. Vonnegut says enjoy the moment. Al-Ghazali says gratitude is worship. Beck says guilt is a thinking error, not a feeling.

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