Happiness
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Happiness has long been a focus of attention for philosophers as well as psychologists. This volume, the only collection devoted to the subject from the standpoint of philosophy, offers twenty-seven classic and contemporary readings exploring the nature of happiness. Part I, a survey of theways happiness has been treated throughout the history of ethics, includes writings by Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Seneca, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas Hobbes, Joseph Butler, David Hume, Jeremy Bentham, Immanuel Kant, Arthur Schopenhauer, John Stuart Mill, Henry Sidgwick, Friedrich Nietzsche,and Jean-Paul Sartre. Part II explores the work of contemporary ethical theorists, including Julia Annas, John Kekes, Richard Kraut, Robert Nozick, and Richard Taylor. The book also includes an introduction by psychologist Daniel Nettle, headnotes for each selection, and essays by the editors. Idealfor ethics courses, Happiness: Classic and Contemporary Readings can also be used in courses in introductory philosophy and positive psychology.
| ISBN-13 | 9780195321401 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0195321405 |
| Weight | 1.14 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 0.60 x 9.20 x 6.50 In |
| List Price | $49.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | - |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 289 pages |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Published On | 2007-03-16 |
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