Philosophy of Well-Being

Name: Philosophy of Well-Being
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Philosophy of Well-BeingAn Introduction\nAuthor(s): Guy Fletcher\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138818347, 978-1138818347\nSynopsis\nWell-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'.\n\nWhat 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:\n\nAre pleasure and pain the only things that affect well-being?\nIs desire-fulfilment the only thing that makes our lives go well?\nCan something be good .