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Happiness and Goodness

- Philosophical Reflections on Living Well
Af: Steven M. Cahn, Christine Vitrano Engelsk Paperback

Happiness and Goodness

- Philosophical Reflections on Living Well
Af: Steven M. Cahn, Christine Vitrano Engelsk Paperback
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How should we evaluate the success of each person's life? Countering the prevalent philosophical perspective on the subject, Steven M. Cahn and Christine Vitrano defend the view that our well-being is dependent not on particular activities, accomplishments, or awards but on finding personal satisfaction while treating others with due concern. The authors suggest that moral behavior is not necessary for happiness and does not ensure it. Yet they also argue that morality and happiness are needed for living well, and together suffice to achieve that goal. Cahn and Vitrano link their position to elements within both the Hellenistic and Hebraic traditions, in particular the views of Epicurus and lessons found in the Book of Ecclesiastes. Written in an accessible style and illustrated with incisive vignettes drawn from history, literature, films, and everyday life, Happiness and Goodness is a compelling work of philosophy for anyone who seeks to understand the nature of a good life.
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How should we evaluate the success of each person's life? Countering the prevalent philosophical perspective on the subject, Steven M. Cahn and Christine Vitrano defend the view that our well-being is dependent not on particular activities, accomplishments, or awards but on finding personal satisfaction while treating others with due concern. The authors suggest that moral behavior is not necessary for happiness and does not ensure it. Yet they also argue that morality and happiness are needed for living well, and together suffice to achieve that goal. Cahn and Vitrano link their position to elements within both the Hellenistic and Hebraic traditions, in particular the views of Epicurus and lessons found in the Book of Ecclesiastes. Written in an accessible style and illustrated with incisive vignettes drawn from history, literature, films, and everyday life, Happiness and Goodness is a compelling work of philosophy for anyone who seeks to understand the nature of a good life.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 136
ISBN-13: 9780231172417
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0231172419
Kategori: Samfund & Kultur
Udg. Dato: 9 jun 2015
Længde: 26mm
Bredde: 141mm
Højde: 211mm
Forlag: Columbia University Press
Oplagsdato: 9 jun 2015
Forfatter(e) Steven M. Cahn, Christine Vitrano


Kategori Samfund & Kultur


ISBN-13 9780231172417


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 136


Udgave


Længde 26mm


Bredde 141mm


Højde 211mm


Udg. Dato 9 jun 2015


Oplagsdato 9 jun 2015


Forlag Columbia University Press

Kategori sammenhænge