Seligman, who is the figurehead of the positive psychology movement, goesfurther than suggesting people learn to think positively. He has worked out what hesees as a blueprint for happiness that people can use to set them on the path to afulfilling and satisfying life. He believes there are three routes to happiness, whichhe calls the "pleasant life", the "good life" and the "meaningful life". 48. （Some arebetter than others, although a mix of all three is ideal. The pleasant life seessuperficial pleasures as the key to happiness. While a life bent on instant pleasureand gratification offers some degree of happiness, it is ultimately unsatisfying onits own.）
这三种生活孰优孰劣，仁者见仁智者见智，虽然将这三者结合起来才最为理想。愉快的生活是将表面的愉悦视为获得幸福的关键。尽管一心追求即时的愉悦和满足感会带来某种程度的幸福，但仅靠这样的生活终究不会是令人满意的。
