This 2009 composition by Mr. Stolyarov was written in a theme-and-variations format, with the main theme being presented, then varied five times, then repeated in its original form. The melody is played by a harpsichord with piano accompaniment, and a second harpsichord provides additional accompaniment in the first variation. This composition has been remastered in Finale 2011 software and is played by two harpsichords and a piano. Download the MP3 file of this composition at http://rationalargumentator.com/music_stolyarov/Stolyarov_Theme_and_Variations_1.mp3 See the index of Mr. Stolyarov's compositions, all available for free download, at http://rationalargumentator.com/music_stolyarov.html The artwork is Mr. Stolyarov's Abstract Orderism Fractal 25, available for download here: http://rationalargumentator.com/art_stolyarov/fractal25.html and http://gstolyarovii.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-Orderism-Fractal-XXV-206583198 Remember to LIKE, FAVORITE, and SHARE this video in order to spread rational high culture to others. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7hmasGCCNo

One of the most grievous errors made by most people in the Western world today can be found in the prevailing view of happiness as constant pleasure or euphoria. This vision of happiness is not only unattainable but destructive of genuine happiness. A much more realistic and satisfying understanding of happiness can be found by combining the insights of Classical Aristotelian and Enlightenment philosophers and applying them to the vast opportunities we have in our time. "A Rational View of Love" - Essay by G. Stolyarov II: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1644446/a_rational_view_of_love.html?cat=9 Prior videos in this series: Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Education: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKbDSEKBn-I Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Health Care: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrPUN6ULFgc Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Wealth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWXP_jCmYfU Commonly Misunderstood Concepts: Employment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBCcXw5EX2A Sincerely, Gennady Stolyarov II Editor-in-Chief, The Rational Argumentator: http://rationalargumentator.com Writer, Associated Content: http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/46796/g_stolyarov_ii.html Author, Implied Consent, A Play on the Sanctity of Human Life: http://rationalargumentator.com/impliedconsent.html Author, A Rational Cosmology: http://rationalargumentator.com/rc.html Author, The Best Self-Help is Free: http://rationalargumentator.com/selfhelpfree.html Author, The Progress of Liberty Blog: http://progressofliberty.today.com/ Attribution for Visuals Used: Note: All the visuals which receive attribution were published under a GNU Free Documentation License or a Creative Commons License, and so may be legitimately reproduced provided that the source and creator are credited. Any content having these licenses is hereby reproduced under the same licenses as the originals. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aristotelesbunt.jpg by Kolja Mendler http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ray_Kurzweil.jpg by Ed Schipul http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Burt_Rutan_cropped.JPG by the Wirral Rocketry Society http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_couple.jpg by David http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pyschoactive_Drugs.jpg by Thoric http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cherry_cordial.jpg by bobamnertiopsis http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chocolates_and_cookies.jpg by Eric McGregor http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pisang.jpg by Hariadhi http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tobacco-ashes.jpg by Acracia http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hostess_twinkies.jpg by Larry D. Moore http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hoennetal_hoehle1.jpg by Weissmann http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hold_my_hand.jpg by Elizabeth Ann Colette http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hurdles_Bislett_Games_2008.jpg by Ragnar Singsaas http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Light_switch_without_paneling.JPG by BrokenSphere ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SXtb84WDEU