Guy Fletcher

The Philosophy of Well-Being

An Introduction

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Produktbeschreibung

Well-being is one of the foremost topics in ethics, which extends far beyond philosophy: studies into the science and psychology of well-being and 'wellness' have propelled the topic to centre stage and governments spend millions on promoting it. Guy Fletcher unpacks the topic in this rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of well-being.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 157mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 590g
• ISBN-13: 9781138818347
• ISBN-10: 1138818348
• Artikelnr.: 45052491

Autorenporträt

Guy Fletcher is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, UK. His current research is in metaethics, moral psychology and political philosophy. He is also the editor of The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Well-Being (2016).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. Hedonism
2. Desire-fulfillment 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
Conclusion.
List of Cases
Glossary
Index

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Introduction

1. Hedonism

2. Desire-fulfillment 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

Conclusion.

List of Cases

Glossary

Index

Rezensionen

'An excellent advanced introduction to philosophical theories of well-being. It surveys the main theories and important arguments in the literature, and does so with impressive clarity and a flare for entertaining and illustrative examples. Highly recommended.' - Valerie Tiberius, University of Minnesota, USA

'Guy Fletcher's introduction to well-being is everything such a book should be: lively, clear, and comprehensive. If I were teaching an undergraduate course on well-being, this is the book I would choose. If I were a student in such a course, this is the book I would want my professor to choose.' - Neera K. Badhwar, University of Oklahoma, USA

'This crisply written, rigorous and reliable book is the go-to guide for anyone interested in contemporary theories of Well-being and Happiness. Fletcher's masterful overview of the key topics will be immensely useful to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, psychologists, and economists.' - Bradford Cokelet, University of Miami, USA

'An extremely welcome addition to the literature on well-being. Fletcher shows great judgement in choice of topics, and takes readers straight to the heart of current philosophical controversies. His discussion is even-handed, well-informed, sophisticated, up-to-date, and clear. Students and scholars will gain a great deal from using this book. It is very highly recommended.' - Christopher Woodard, University of Nottingham, UK

'This is a thorough and engaging discussion of philosophical approaches to and dimensions of well-being. Fletcher's keen eye for technical analysis and creative use of examples combine to make an engaging and important resource for undergraduates and anyone interested in learning about well-being.' - Lorraine L. Besser, Middlebury College, USA