Philosophy of Well-Being Fletcher Guy University of Edinburgh UK
Philosophy of Well-Being Fletcher Guy University of Edinburgh UK Well-being occupies a central role in ethics and political philosophy, including in major theories such as utilitarianism. We are…
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Philosophy of Well-Being Fletcher Guy University of Edinburgh UK
Well-being occupies a central role in ethics and political philosophy, including in major theories such as utilitarianism. We are encouraged to adopt modes of thinking and behaviour that support individual well-being or 'wellness'.What is well-being? 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.
In this rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the topic, Guy Fletcher unpacks and assesses these questions and many more, including:Are pleasure and pain the only things that affect well-being?Is desire-fulfilment the only thing that makes our lives go well?Can something be good for someone who does not desire it? Which theories of well-being are most plausible?