The Philosophy of Well-Being An Introduction

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Author:
Guy Fletcher
ISBN:
9781317594833
Related ISBNs:
9781315745329, 9781138818354, 9781138818347
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
178
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2022-04-27
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
Guy Fletcher 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy