Fletcher, G. 1983-,
The philosophy of well-being : an introduction / Guy Fletcher. - First edition. - London ; Routledge, 2016. - 1 online resource (177 pages)
1. Hedonism -- 2. Desire-fulfilment theory -- 3. Objective list theories -- 4. Perfectionist theories of well-being -- 5. The happiness theory of well-being -- 6. Hybrid theories of well-being -- 7. Well-being and the shape of a life -- 8. Well-being and death.
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.
9781315745329 $220
10.4324/9781315745329 doi
Well-being.
171.3 / FLE/P
The philosophy of well-being : an introduction / Guy Fletcher. - First edition. - London ; Routledge, 2016. - 1 online resource (177 pages)
1. Hedonism -- 2. Desire-fulfilment theory -- 3. Objective list theories -- 4. Perfectionist theories of well-being -- 5. The happiness theory of well-being -- 6. Hybrid theories of well-being -- 7. Well-being and the shape of a life -- 8. Well-being and death.
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.
9781315745329 $220
10.4324/9781315745329 doi
Well-being.
171.3 / FLE/P
