{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-well-being-guy-fletcher-9781032877891","title":"The Philosophy of Well-Being","description":"Well-being occupies a central role in ethics and political philosophy, including in major theories such as utilitarianism. 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. We are encouraged to adopt modes of thinking and behaviour that support individual well-being or 'wellness'.   What is well-being? Which theories of well-being are most plausible? 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?Does getting what we want make our lives go better?Can something be good for someone who does not desire it?Is well-being fundamentally connected to human nature?Is happiness all that makes our lives go well?Which things make our lives go worse?Is death always bad for us?How is the well-being of a whole life related to well-being at particular times?Fully revised and updated throughout, this second edition includes a new chapter on ill-being. Annotated further reading and study and comprehension questions follow each chapter, and a glossary of key terms is also included.   The Philosophy of Well-Being is essential reading for students of ethics and political philosophy, and is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, politics and sociology.","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51945958113568,"sku":"9781032877891","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781032877891_2917206.jpg?v=1783326002","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-well-being-guy-fletcher-9781032877891","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}