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The Philosophy of Well-Being - An Introduction (Paperback)
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The Philosophy of Well-Being - An Introduction (Paperback)
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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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