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Author : Christine Vitrano
Release : 2014
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 270/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Nature and Value of Happiness by : Christine Vitrano
Download or read book The Nature and Value of Happiness written by Christine Vitrano. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, accessible exploration of both the historical and contemporary theories of happiness
Author : Christine Vitrano
Release : 2018
Genre : Electronic books
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 226/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Nature and Value of Happiness by : Christine Vitrano
Download or read book The Nature and Value of Happiness written by Christine Vitrano. This book was released on 2018. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Nature and Value of Happiness provides a historic and contemporary overview of the philosophy of happiness, with critical evaluations to help students analyze the material and trace the evolution of a deeply nuanced concept. Addressing how the modern notion of happiness has changed from its ancient origins, Christine Vitrano attempts to clarify the precise value of happiness. This search leads Vitrano to examine topics such as the moral requirements of happiness and whether happiness can be considered the greatest good or simply one good among many. The philosophical theories are presented in a way that is accessible to anyone interested in learning about happiness, regardless of previous philosophical study. All technical terms and concepts are clearly explained, and illustrative examples tied into the text bring the material to life and help establish the relevance of the subject to readers. The ultimate goal is to reach a definition of the nature of happiness that best reflects the way we use the word today. This book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on happiness and is ideal for initiating provocative discussions in courses on happiness and ethics."--Provided by publisher.
Author : Christine Vitrano
Release : 2018-05-04
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 856/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Nature and Value of Happiness by : Christine Vitrano
Download or read book The Nature and Value of Happiness written by Christine Vitrano. This book was released on 2018-05-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nature and Value of Happiness provides a historic and contemporary overview of the philosophy of happiness, with critical evaluations to help students analyze the material and trace the evolution of a deeply nuanced concept. Addressing how the modern notion of happiness has changed from its ancient origins, Christine Vitrano attempts to clarify the precise value of happiness. This search leads Vitrano to examine topics such as the moral requirements of happiness and whether happiness can be considered the greatest good or simply one good among many. The philosophical theories are presented in a way that is accessible to anyone interested in learning about happiness, regardless of previous philosophical study. All technical terms and concepts are clearly explained, and illustrative examples tied into the text bring the material to life and help establish the relevance of the subject to readers. The ultimate goal is to reach a definition of the nature of happiness that best reflects the way we use the word today. This book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on happiness and is ideal for initiating provocative discussions in courses on happiness and ethics.
Author : Fred Feldman
Release : 2010-03-18
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 171/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis What Is This Thing Called Happiness? by : Fred Feldman
Download or read book What Is This Thing Called Happiness? written by Fred Feldman. This book was released on 2010-03-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fred Feldman presents a study of the nature and value of happiness. He offers critical discussions of the main philosophical and psychological theories of happiness, and a presentation and defense of his own theory of happiness.
Author : Daniel M. Haybron
Release : 2008-09-25
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 987/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Pursuit of Unhappiness by : Daniel M. Haybron
Download or read book The Pursuit of Unhappiness written by Daniel M. Haybron. This book was released on 2008-09-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The pursuit of happiness is a defining theme of the modern era. But what if people aren't very good at it? This and related questions are explored in this book, the first comprehensive philosophical treatment of happiness in the contemporary psychological sense. In these pages, Dan Haybron argues that people are probably less effective at judging, and promoting, their own welfare than common belief has it. As a result, we may need to rethink traditional assumptions about human nature, the good life, and the good society. Thoroughly engaged with both philosophical and scientific work on happiness and well-being, this book will be a definitive resource for philosophers, social scientists, policymakers, and other students of human well-being."--BOOK JACKET.
