The Philosophy of Well-Being : An Introduction Paperback / softback
by Guy Fletcher
Paperback / softback
Description
Well-being occupies a central role in ethics and political philosophy, including in major theories such as utilitarianism.
It also extends far beyond philosophy: recent studies into the science and psychology of well-being have propelled the topic to centre stage, and governments spend millions on promoting it.
We are encouraged to adopt modes of thinking and behaviour that support individual well-being or 'wellness'. What is well-being? Which theories of well-being are most plausible? In this rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the topic, Guy Fletcher unpacks and assesses these questions and many more, including: Are pleasure and pain the only things that affect well-being?Is desire-fulfilment the only thing that makes our lives go well?Can something be good for someone who does not desire it?Is well-being fundamentally connected to a distinctive human nature?Is happiness all that makes our lives go well?Is death necessarily bad for us?How is the well-being of a whole life related to well-being at particular times?
Annotated further reading and study and comprehension questions follow each chapter, and a glossary of key terms is also included, making The Philosophy of Well-Being essential reading for students of ethics and political philosophy.
This title is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, politics and sociology.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:178 pages, 6 Tables, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:26/04/2016
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- ISBN:9781138818354
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Information
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:178 pages, 6 Tables, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:26/04/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138818354