The Philosophy of Happiness: An Interdisciplinary Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781138240452 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 220 str.

Lorraine L. Besser

Opis

This book brings together emerging research on happiness within a philosophical perspective It explores both philosophical theories of happiness as well as the central lines of research prominent within the empirical study of it.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Introduction: The History of Happiness  Part I: Theory  2. Happiness and Well-Being  3. Hedonism  4. Emotional State Theory of Happiness  5. Happiness as Satisfaction  Part II: What Makes Us Happy?  6. Happiness and Material Wealth  7. Happiness and Virtue  8. Relationships and Happiness  9. The Mindset of Happiness  10. Authenticity and Deception  11. The Pursuit of Happiness  Part III: The Context of Happiness  12. The Science of Happiness  13. Economics of Happiness  14. Happiness and Public Policy  Conclusion  15. A Brief Conclusion