{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-well-being-by-guy-fletcher-9781138818347","title":"The Philosophy of Well-Being","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-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'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAre pleasure and pain the only things that affect well-being?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs desire-fulfilment the only thing that makes our lives go well?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan something be good for someone who does not desire it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs well-being fundamentally connected to a distinctive human nature?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs happiness all that makes our lives go well?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs death necessarily bad for us?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow is the well-being of a whole life related to well-being at particular times?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnotated further reading and study and comprehension questions follow each chapter, and a glossary of key terms is also included, making \u003cem\u003eThe Philosophy of Well-Being\u003c\/em\u003e essential reading for students of ethics and political philosophy. This title is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, politics and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608125751532,"sku":"9781138818347","price":388.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138818347-the-philosophy-of-well-being.jpg?v=1778184482","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-philosophy-of-well-being-by-guy-fletcher-9781138818347","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}