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Nature and Value of Happiness

Nature and Value of Happiness


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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.
About the Author: Christine Vitrano is assistant professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College, City University of New York. She is editor, with Steven M. Cahn, of Happiness: Classic and Contemporary Readings in Philosophy.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780367097639
  • Publisher: Taylor and Francis
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 170
  • Spine Width: 0 mm
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 036709763X
  • Publisher Date: 13 Jun 2019
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 470 gr

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