Item out of stock
Selling fast! Item low in stock
What is this thing called happiness? - Fred Feldman
Oops!
Unfortunately it looks like someone took the last one.
Unfortunately it looks like someone took the last one.
No worries, we have many more interesting finds for you.
Browse similar
Why choose musicMagpie?
Title
What is this thing called happiness?
What is this thing called happiness?
Author
Fred Feldman
Fred Feldman
format
Hardback
Hardback
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
20101201
20101201
Description
According to an ancient and still popular view - sometimes known as 'eudaimonism' - a person's well-being, or quality of life, is ultimately determined by his or her level of happiness.
According to this view, the happier a person is, the better off he is.
The doctrine is controversial in part because the nature of happiness is controversial. In What Is This Thing Called Happiness? Fred Feldman presents a study of the nature and value of happiness.
PartOne contains critical discussions of the main philosophical and psychological theories of happiness. Feldman presents arguments designed to show that each of these theories is problematic.
Part Two contains his presentation and defense of his own theory of happiness, which is a form of attitudinal hedonism. On this view, a person's level of happiness may be identified with the extent to which he or she takes pleasure in things.
Feldman shows that if we understand happiness as he proposes, it becomes reasonable to suppose that a person's well-being is determined by his or her level of happiness.
This view has important implications not only for moral philosophy, but also for the emerging field of hedonic psychology.
Part Three contains discussions of some interactions between the proposedtheory of happiness and empirical research into happiness.
According to this view, the happier a person is, the better off he is.
The doctrine is controversial in part because the nature of happiness is controversial. In What Is This Thing Called Happiness? Fred Feldman presents a study of the nature and value of happiness.
PartOne contains critical discussions of the main philosophical and psychological theories of happiness. Feldman presents arguments designed to show that each of these theories is problematic.
Part Two contains his presentation and defense of his own theory of happiness, which is a form of attitudinal hedonism. On this view, a person's level of happiness may be identified with the extent to which he or she takes pleasure in things.
Feldman shows that if we understand happiness as he proposes, it becomes reasonable to suppose that a person's well-being is determined by his or her level of happiness.
This view has important implications not only for moral philosophy, but also for the emerging field of hedonic psychology.
Part Three contains discussions of some interactions between the proposedtheory of happiness and empirical research into happiness.
Why buy with musicMagpie?
FREE 12 Month Warranty on Tech
Magpie Certified Refurbished Tech
FREE Delivery on ALL Orders
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
90 Point Refurbished Quality Check
If you’re looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicMagpie Store. We sell over half a million new and used CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, Games and Vinyl, spanning all kinds of genres and consoles, with prices starting from just £1.09! We also sell a wide range of refurbished Mobile Phones and Tech from major brands like Apple, Samsung, Sony, Microsoft and much more. With a 12 month quality warranty, you can save with total confidence.